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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.78, 55,536.49 and 13,334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.78, 55,536.49 and 13,334.53 is: 19,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.78 : 55,536.49 = 13,334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.78/55,536.49 = 13,334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.78x = 55,536.49 × 13,334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.78x = 740,552,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,552,992.00/37,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.69

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