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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,282.29, 55,923.42 and 13,591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,282.29, 55,923.42 and 13,591.62 is: 20,387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,282.29 : 55,923.42 = 13,591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,282.29/55,923.42 = 13,591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,282.29x = 55,923.42 × 13,591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,282.29x = 760,089,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,089,873.74/37,282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.42

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