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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,298.50, 55,947.74 and 13,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,298.50, 55,947.74 and 13,926.76 is: 20,890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,298.50 : 55,947.74 = 13,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,298.50/55,947.74 = 13,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,298.50x = 55,947.74 × 13,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,298.50x = 779,170,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,170,747.52/37,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.14

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