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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.54, 55,922.30 and 13,590.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.54, 55,922.30 and 13,590.86 is: 20,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.54 : 55,922.30 = 13,590.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.54/55,922.30 = 13,590.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.54x = 55,922.30 × 13,590.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.54x = 760,032,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,032,323.96/37,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.29

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