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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,182.72, 55,774.74 and 13,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,182.72, 55,774.74 and 13,507.06 is: 20,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,182.72 : 55,774.74 = 13,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,182.72/55,774.74 = 13,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,182.72x = 55,774.74 × 13,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,182.72x = 753,352,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,352,759.66/37,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.83

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