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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,282.98, 55,924.46 and 13,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,282.98, 55,924.46 and 13,592.30 is: 20,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,282.98 : 55,924.46 = 13,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,282.98/55,924.46 = 13,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,282.98x = 55,924.46 × 13,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,282.98x = 760,141,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,141,969.70/37,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.44

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