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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,283.98, 55,925.96 and 13,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,283.98, 55,925.96 and 13,593.30 is: 20,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,283.98 : 55,925.96 = 13,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,283.98/55,925.96 = 13,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,283.98x = 55,925.96 × 13,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,283.98x = 760,218,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,218,284.10/37,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.94

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