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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.25, 55,904.60 and 13,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.25, 55,904.60 and 13,901.41 is: 20,845.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.25 : 55,904.60 = 13,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.25/55,904.60 = 13,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.25x = 55,904.60 × 13,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.25x = 777,152,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,152,765.49/37,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.67

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