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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,268.91, 55,883.93 and 13,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,268.91, 55,883.93 and 13,876.11 is: 20,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,268.91 : 55,883.93 = 13,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,268.91/55,883.93 = 13,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,268.91x = 55,883.93 × 13,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,268.91x = 775,451,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,451,490.53/37,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.93

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