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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,284.48, 55,926.70 and 13,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,284.48, 55,926.70 and 13,593.80 is: 20,390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,284.48 : 55,926.70 = 13,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,284.48/55,926.70 = 13,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,284.48x = 55,926.70 × 13,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,284.48x = 760,256,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,256,374.46/37,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.69

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