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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,731, 56,622.42 and 13,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,731, 56,622.42 and 13,107 is: 19,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,731 : 56,622.42 = 13,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,731/56,622.42 = 13,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,731x = 56,622.42 × 13,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,731x = 742,150,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,150,058.94/37,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.50

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