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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.93, 55,904.04 and 13,887.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.93, 55,904.04 and 13,887.90 is: 20,833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.93 : 55,904.04 = 13,887.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.93/55,904.04 = 13,887.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.93x = 55,904.04 × 13,887.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.93x = 776,389,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,389,717.12/37,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.21

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