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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,276.34, 55,914.96 and 20,668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,276.34, 55,914.96 and 20,668.82 is: 31,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,276.34 : 55,914.96 = 20,668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,276.34/55,914.96 = 20,668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,276.34x = 55,914.96 × 20,668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,276.34x = 1,155,695,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,695,963.97/37,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,003.48

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