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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,028.68, 55,542.96 and 9,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,028.68, 55,542.96 and 9,326.68 is: 13,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,028.68 : 55,542.96 = 9,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,028.68/55,542.96 = 9,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,028.68x = 55,542.96 × 9,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,028.68x = 518,031,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,031,414.17/37,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.00

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