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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,297.06, 55,945.59 and 13,925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,297.06, 55,945.59 and 13,925.32 is: 20,887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,297.06 : 55,945.59 = 13,925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,297.06/55,945.59 = 13,925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,297.06x = 55,945.59 × 13,925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,297.06x = 779,060,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,060,051.25/37,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,887.98

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