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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,067.67, 55,593.81 and 13,678.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,067.67, 55,593.81 and 13,678.11 is: 20,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,067.67 : 55,593.81 = 13,678.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,067.67/55,593.81 = 13,678.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,067.67x = 55,593.81 × 13,678.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,067.67x = 760,418,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,418,248.50/37,067.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.33

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