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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,034.88, 55,552.31 and 9,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,034.88, 55,552.31 and 9,332.88 is: 13,999.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,034.88 : 55,552.31 = 9,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,034.88/55,552.31 = 9,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,034.88x = 55,552.31 × 9,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,034.88x = 518,463,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,463,042.95/37,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.32

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