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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.74, 55,738.56 and 13,772.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.74, 55,738.56 and 13,772.74 is: 20,663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.74 : 55,738.56 = 13,772.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.74/55,738.56 = 13,772.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.74x = 55,738.56 × 13,772.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.74x = 767,672,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,672,694.85/37,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.17

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