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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,301.40, 55,946.58 and 13,603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,301.40, 55,946.58 and 13,603.38 is: 20,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,301.40 : 55,946.58 = 13,603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,301.40/55,946.58 = 13,603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,301.40x = 55,946.58 × 13,603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,301.40x = 761,062,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,062,587.44/37,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.06

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