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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.96, 55,922.66 and 13,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.96, 55,922.66 and 13,571.24 is: 20,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.96 : 55,922.66 = 13,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.96/55,922.66 = 13,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.96x = 55,922.66 × 13,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.96x = 758,939,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,939,594.61/37,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.49

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