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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,208.28, 55,778.72 and 13,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,208.28, 55,778.72 and 13,510.32 is: 20,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,208.28 : 55,778.72 = 13,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,208.28/55,778.72 = 13,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,208.28x = 55,778.72 × 13,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,208.28x = 753,588,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,588,356.39/37,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.24

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