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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.36, 55,796.37 and 13,513.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.36, 55,796.37 and 13,513.82 is: 20,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.36 : 55,796.37 = 13,513.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.36/55,796.37 = 13,513.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.36x = 55,796.37 × 13,513.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.36x = 754,021,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,021,821.85/37,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.31

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