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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.50, 56,998.80 and 13,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.50, 56,998.80 and 13,029.60 is: 19,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.50 : 56,998.80 = 13,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.50/56,998.80 = 13,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.50x = 56,998.80 × 13,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.50x = 742,671,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,671,564.48/37,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.79

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