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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,171.02, 55,748.26 and 13,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,171.02, 55,748.26 and 13,474.88 is: 20,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,171.02 : 55,748.26 = 13,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,171.02/55,748.26 = 13,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,171.02x = 55,748.26 × 13,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,171.02x = 751,201,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,201,113.71/37,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.32

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