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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,255.80, 55,897.49 and 13,565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,255.80, 55,897.49 and 13,565.22 is: 20,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,255.80 : 55,897.49 = 13,565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,255.80/55,897.49 = 13,565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,255.80x = 55,897.49 × 13,565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,255.80x = 758,261,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,261,749.30/37,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.85

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