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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,068.67, 55,595.31 and 13,679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,068.67, 55,595.31 and 13,679.11 is: 20,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,068.67 : 55,595.31 = 13,679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,068.67/55,595.31 = 13,679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,068.67x = 55,595.31 × 13,679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,068.67x = 760,494,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,494,360.97/37,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.83

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