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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,261.54, 55,897.31 and 13,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,261.54, 55,897.31 and 13,566 is: 20,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,261.54 : 55,897.31 = 13,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,261.54/55,897.31 = 13,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,261.54x = 55,897.31 × 13,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,261.54x = 758,302,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,302,907.46/37,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.82

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