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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.41, 55,726.10 and 13,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.41, 55,726.10 and 13,462.33 is: 20,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.41 : 55,726.10 = 13,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.41/55,726.10 = 13,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.41x = 55,726.10 × 13,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.41x = 750,203,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,203,080.50/37,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.23

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