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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,068.46, 55,605.16 and 13,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,068.46, 55,605.16 and 13,049.88 is: 19,575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,068.46 : 55,605.16 = 13,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,068.46/55,605.16 = 13,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,068.46x = 55,605.16 × 13,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,068.46x = 725,640,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,640,665.38/37,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.69

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