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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,029.36, 55,544.40 and 9,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,029.36, 55,544.40 and 9,327.36 is: 13,991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,029.36 : 55,544.40 = 9,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,029.36/55,544.40 = 9,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,029.36x = 55,544.40 × 9,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,029.36x = 518,082,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,082,614.78/37,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.13

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