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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,190.52, 55,761.01 and 13,495.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,190.52, 55,761.01 and 13,495.01 is: 20,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,190.52 : 55,761.01 = 13,495.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,190.52/55,761.01 = 13,495.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,190.52x = 55,761.01 × 13,495.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,190.52x = 752,495,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,495,075.02/37,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.52

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