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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,656, 56,492.68 and 13,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,656, 56,492.68 and 13,032 is: 19,551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,656 : 56,492.68 = 13,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,656/56,492.68 = 13,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,656x = 56,492.68 × 13,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,656x = 736,212,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,212,605.76/37,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,551.00

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