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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.80, 55,550.70 and 9,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.80, 55,550.70 and 9,331.80 is: 13,997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.80 : 55,550.70 = 9,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.80/55,550.70 = 9,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.80x = 55,550.70 × 9,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.80x = 518,388,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,388,022.26/37,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.70

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