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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,039.09, 55,545.49 and 13,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,039.09, 55,545.49 and 13,340.28 is: 20,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,039.09 : 55,545.49 = 13,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,039.09/55,545.49 = 13,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,039.09x = 55,545.49 × 13,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,039.09x = 740,992,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,992,389.34/37,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.69

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