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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.92, 55,459.38 and 9,270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.92, 55,459.38 and 9,270.92 is: 13,906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.92 : 55,459.38 = 9,270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.92/55,459.38 = 9,270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.92x = 55,459.38 × 9,270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.92x = 514,159,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,159,475.23/36,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.38

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