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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,099.13, 55,664.89 and 13,719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,099.13, 55,664.89 and 13,719.29 is: 20,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,099.13 : 55,664.89 = 13,719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,099.13/55,664.89 = 13,719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,099.13x = 55,664.89 × 13,719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,099.13x = 763,682,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,682,456.11/37,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.92

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