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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,171.53, 55,749.02 and 13,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,171.53, 55,749.02 and 13,475.39 is: 20,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,171.53 : 55,749.02 = 13,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,171.53/55,749.02 = 13,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,171.53x = 55,749.02 × 13,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,171.53x = 751,239,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,239,440.50/37,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.08

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