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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,257.95, 55,886.91 and 9,555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,257.95, 55,886.91 and 9,555.95 is: 14,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,257.95 : 55,886.91 = 9,555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,257.95/55,886.91 = 9,555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,257.95x = 55,886.91 × 9,555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,257.95x = 534,052,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,052,238.18/37,257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,333.92

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