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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,194, 55,794.24 and 9,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,194, 55,794.24 and 9,492 is: 14,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,194 : 55,794.24 = 9,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,194/55,794.24 = 9,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,194x = 55,794.24 × 9,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,194x = 529,598,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,598,926.08/37,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.83

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