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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,176.24, 55,767.24 and 9,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,176.24, 55,767.24 and 9,474 is: 14,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,176.24 : 55,767.24 = 9,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,176.24/55,767.24 = 9,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,176.24x = 55,767.24 × 9,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,176.24x = 528,338,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,338,831.76/37,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.73

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