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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,049.67, 55,574.42 and 9,347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,049.67, 55,574.42 and 9,347.67 is: 14,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,049.67 : 55,574.42 = 9,347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,049.67/55,574.42 = 9,347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,049.67x = 55,574.42 × 9,347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,049.67x = 519,491,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,491,291.86/37,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.48

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