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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,509.53, 56,246.99 and 13,811.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,509.53, 56,246.99 and 13,811.13 is: 20,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,509.53 : 56,246.99 = 13,811.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,509.53/56,246.99 = 13,811.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,509.53x = 56,246.99 × 13,811.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,509.53x = 776,834,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,834,491.00/37,509.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.32

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