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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,247.15, 55,905.83 and 13,577.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,247.15, 55,905.83 and 13,577.57 is: 20,379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,247.15 : 55,905.83 = 13,577.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,247.15/55,905.83 = 13,577.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,247.15x = 55,905.83 × 13,577.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,247.15x = 759,065,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,065,320.23/37,247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.15

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