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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,107.71, 55,660.79 and 9,027.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,107.71, 55,660.79 and 9,027.91 is: 13,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,107.71 : 55,660.79 = 9,027.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,107.71/55,660.79 = 9,027.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,107.71x = 55,660.79 × 9,027.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,107.71x = 502,500,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,500,664.12/37,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.68

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