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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,675, 56,522.58 and 13,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,675, 56,522.58 and 13,051 is: 19,579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,675 : 56,522.58 = 13,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,675/56,522.58 = 13,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,675x = 56,522.58 × 13,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,675x = 737,676,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,676,191.58/37,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,579.99

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