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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162.41, 55,729.09 and 13,464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162.41, 55,729.09 and 13,464.33 is: 20,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162.41 : 55,729.09 = 13,464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162.41/55,729.09 = 13,464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162.41x = 55,729.09 × 13,464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162.41x = 750,354,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,354,858.36/37,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.23

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