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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.32, 55,726.16 and 13,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.32, 55,726.16 and 13,463.04 is: 20,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.32 : 55,726.16 = 13,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.32/55,726.16 = 13,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.32x = 55,726.16 × 13,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.32x = 750,243,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,243,521.13/37,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.46

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