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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,127.62, 55,696.99 and 13,440.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,127.62, 55,696.99 and 13,440.71 is: 20,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,127.62 : 55,696.99 = 13,440.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,127.62/55,696.99 = 13,440.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,127.62x = 55,696.99 × 13,440.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,127.62x = 748,607,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,607,090.46/37,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.08

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