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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,095.07, 55,642.61 and 9,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,095.07, 55,642.61 and 9,014.89 is: 13,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,095.07 : 55,642.61 = 9,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,095.07/55,642.61 = 9,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,095.07x = 55,642.61 × 9,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,095.07x = 501,612,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,612,008.46/37,095.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.34

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