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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.21, 56,995.48 and 13,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.21, 56,995.48 and 13,035.91 is: 19,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.21 : 56,995.48 = 13,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.21/56,995.48 = 13,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.21x = 56,995.48 × 13,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.21x = 742,987,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,987,740.02/37,996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.26

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