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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,111.45, 55,660.97 and 13,414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,111.45, 55,660.97 and 13,414.51 is: 20,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,111.45 : 55,660.97 = 13,414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,111.45/55,660.97 = 13,414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,111.45x = 55,660.97 × 13,414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,111.45x = 746,664,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,664,741.79/37,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,119.52

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