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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,316.52, 55,957.05 and 13,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,316.52, 55,957.05 and 13,607.28 is: 20,404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,316.52 : 55,957.05 = 13,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,316.52/55,957.05 = 13,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,316.52x = 55,957.05 × 13,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,316.52x = 761,423,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,423,247.32/37,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.45

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