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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.35, 55,553.67 and 13,656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.35, 55,553.67 and 13,656.75 is: 20,486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.35 : 55,553.67 = 13,656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.35/55,553.67 = 13,656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.35x = 55,553.67 × 13,656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.35x = 758,682,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,682,582.77/37,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.47

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