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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,277.65, 55,916.61 and 13,903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,277.65, 55,916.61 and 13,903.75 is: 20,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,277.65 : 55,916.61 = 13,903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,277.65/55,916.61 = 13,903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,277.65x = 55,916.61 × 13,903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,277.65x = 777,450,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,450,566.29/37,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.68

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