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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,237.45, 55,822.96 and 13,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,237.45, 55,822.96 and 13,847.89 is: 20,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,237.45 : 55,822.96 = 13,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,237.45/55,822.96 = 13,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,237.45x = 55,822.96 × 13,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,237.45x = 773,030,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,030,209.55/37,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.48

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