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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.50, 55,904.98 and 13,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.50, 55,904.98 and 13,901.66 is: 20,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.50 : 55,904.98 = 13,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.50/55,904.98 = 13,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.50x = 55,904.98 × 13,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.50x = 777,171,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,171,954.76/37,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.05

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