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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,214.05, 55,843.21 and 13,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,214.05, 55,843.21 and 13,523.44 is: 20,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,214.05 : 55,843.21 = 13,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,214.05/55,843.21 = 13,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,214.05x = 55,843.21 × 13,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,214.05x = 755,192,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,192,205.78/37,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.20

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