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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,270.40, 55,905.91 and 13,594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,270.40, 55,905.91 and 13,594.91 is: 20,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,270.40 : 55,905.91 = 13,594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,270.40/55,905.91 = 13,594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,270.40x = 55,905.91 × 13,594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,270.40x = 760,035,992.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,035,992.23/37,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.48

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