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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.08, 55,554.89 and 13,657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.08, 55,554.89 and 13,657.83 is: 20,488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.08 : 55,554.89 = 13,657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.08/55,554.89 = 13,657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.08x = 55,554.89 × 13,657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.08x = 758,759,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,759,175.00/37,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.69

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