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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,084.72, 55,638.96 and 13,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,084.72, 55,638.96 and 13,391.68 is: 20,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,084.72 : 55,638.96 = 13,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,084.72/55,638.96 = 13,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,084.72x = 55,638.96 × 13,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,084.72x = 745,099,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,099,147.85/37,084.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.81

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