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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,294.16, 55,907.96 and 13,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,294.16, 55,907.96 and 13,921.68 is: 20,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,294.16 : 55,907.96 = 13,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,294.16/55,907.96 = 13,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,294.16x = 55,907.96 × 13,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,294.16x = 778,332,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,332,728.57/37,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.10

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