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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,299.28, 55,949.12 and 13,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,299.28, 55,949.12 and 13,925.52 is: 20,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,299.28 : 55,949.12 = 13,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,299.28/55,949.12 = 13,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,299.28x = 55,949.12 × 13,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,299.28x = 779,120,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,120,589.54/37,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,888.35

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