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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.51, 55,914.72 and 13,575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.51, 55,914.72 and 13,575.72 is: 20,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.51 : 55,914.72 = 13,575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.51/55,914.72 = 13,575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.51x = 55,914.72 × 13,575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.51x = 759,082,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,082,582.60/37,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.03

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