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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,213.16, 55,819.74 and 13,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,213.16, 55,819.74 and 13,833.32 is: 20,749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,213.16 : 55,819.74 = 13,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,213.16/55,819.74 = 13,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,213.16x = 55,819.74 × 13,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,213.16x = 772,172,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,172,325.74/37,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.98

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