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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,061.94, 55,595.39 and 13,043.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,061.94, 55,595.39 and 13,043.39 is: 19,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,061.94 : 55,595.39 = 13,043.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,061.94/55,595.39 = 13,043.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,061.94x = 55,595.39 × 13,043.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,061.94x = 725,152,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,152,353.97/37,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.96

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