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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,673, 56,519.58 and 13,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,673, 56,519.58 and 13,049 is: 19,576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,673 : 56,519.58 = 13,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,673/56,519.58 = 13,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,673x = 56,519.58 × 13,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,673x = 737,523,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,523,999.42/37,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.99

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