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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,819, 56,754.42 and 13,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,819, 56,754.42 and 13,195 is: 19,801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,819 : 56,754.42 = 13,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,819/56,754.42 = 13,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,819x = 56,754.42 × 13,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,819x = 748,874,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,874,571.90/37,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.54

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