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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,182.93, 55,750.15 and 13,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,182.93, 55,750.15 and 13,486.06 is: 20,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,182.93 : 55,750.15 = 13,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,182.93/55,750.15 = 13,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,182.93x = 55,750.15 × 13,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,182.93x = 751,849,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,849,954.45/37,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.30

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