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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,248.84, 55,908.38 and 13,579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,248.84, 55,908.38 and 13,579.26 is: 20,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,248.84 : 55,908.38 = 13,579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,248.84/55,908.38 = 13,579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,248.84x = 55,908.38 × 13,579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,248.84x = 759,194,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,194,360.30/37,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.69

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