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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,034.76, 55,538.36 and 13,335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,034.76, 55,538.36 and 13,335.89 is: 19,998.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,034.76 : 55,538.36 = 13,335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,034.76/55,538.36 = 13,335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,034.76x = 55,538.36 × 13,335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,034.76x = 740,653,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,653,393.06/37,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.87

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