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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,272.15, 55,908.36 and 13,898.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,272.15, 55,908.36 and 13,898.25 is: 20,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,272.15 : 55,908.36 = 13,898.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,272.15/55,908.36 = 13,898.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,272.15x = 55,908.36 × 13,898.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,272.15x = 777,028,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,028,364.37/37,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.43

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