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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,143.21, 55,714.64 and 13,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,143.21, 55,714.64 and 13,145.29 is: 19,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,143.21 : 55,714.64 = 13,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,143.21/55,714.64 = 13,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,143.21x = 55,714.64 × 13,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,143.21x = 732,384,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,384,895.03/37,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.87

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