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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,271.20, 55,907.11 and 13,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,271.20, 55,907.11 and 13,595.71 is: 20,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,271.20 : 55,907.11 = 13,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,271.20/55,907.11 = 13,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,271.20x = 55,907.11 × 13,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,271.20x = 760,096,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,096,890.39/37,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.68

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