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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.52, 55,784.32 and 9,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.52, 55,784.32 and 9,487.52 is: 14,231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.52 : 55,784.32 = 9,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.52/55,784.32 = 9,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.52x = 55,784.32 × 9,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.52x = 529,254,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,254,851.69/37,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.29

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