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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,034.80, 55,552.20 and 9,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,034.80, 55,552.20 and 9,332.80 is: 13,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,034.80 : 55,552.20 = 9,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,034.80/55,552.20 = 9,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,034.80x = 55,552.20 × 9,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,034.80x = 518,457,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,457,572.16/37,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.20

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