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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,272.95, 55,907.60 and 13,897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,272.95, 55,907.60 and 13,897.56 is: 20,845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,272.95 : 55,907.60 = 13,897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,272.95/55,907.60 = 13,897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,272.95x = 55,907.60 × 13,897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,272.95x = 776,979,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,979,225.46/37,272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.66

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