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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,277.85, 55,914.96 and 13,902.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,277.85, 55,914.96 and 13,902.47 is: 20,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,277.85 : 55,914.96 = 13,902.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,277.85/55,914.96 = 13,902.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,277.85x = 55,914.96 × 13,902.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,277.85x = 777,355,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,355,957.99/37,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.02

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