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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,299.50, 55,949.24 and 13,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,299.50, 55,949.24 and 13,927.76 is: 20,891.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,299.50 : 55,949.24 = 13,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,299.50/55,949.24 = 13,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,299.50x = 55,949.24 × 13,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,299.50x = 779,247,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,247,586.90/37,299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.64

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