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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,284.24, 55,892.97 and 13,575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,284.24, 55,892.97 and 13,575.06 is: 20,350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,284.24 : 55,892.97 = 13,575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,284.24/55,892.97 = 13,575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,284.24x = 55,892.97 × 13,575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,284.24x = 758,750,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,750,421.33/37,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.43

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