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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,284.99, 55,942.07 and 13,913.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,284.99, 55,942.07 and 13,913.25 is: 20,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,284.99 : 55,942.07 = 13,913.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,284.99/55,942.07 = 13,913.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,284.99x = 55,942.07 × 13,913.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,284.99x = 778,335,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,335,935.86/37,284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,875.32

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