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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,186.14, 55,801.37 and 13,495.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,186.14, 55,801.37 and 13,495.53 is: 20,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,186.14 : 55,801.37 = 13,495.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,186.14/55,801.37 = 13,495.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,186.14x = 55,801.37 × 13,495.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,186.14x = 753,068,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,068,995.40/37,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.34

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