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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,094.76, 55,645.58 and 13,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,094.76, 55,645.58 and 13,408.23 is: 20,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,094.76 : 55,645.58 = 13,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,094.76/55,645.58 = 13,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,094.76x = 55,645.58 × 13,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,094.76x = 746,108,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,108,977.31/37,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.59

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