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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,233.97, 55,833.41 and 13,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,233.97, 55,833.41 and 13,524.80 is: 20,280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,233.97 : 55,833.41 = 13,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,233.97/55,833.41 = 13,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,233.97x = 55,833.41 × 13,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,233.97x = 755,135,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,135,725.34/37,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.83

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