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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,302.28, 55,947.89 and 13,604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,302.28, 55,947.89 and 13,604.27 is: 20,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,302.28 : 55,947.89 = 13,604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,302.28/55,947.89 = 13,604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,302.28x = 55,947.89 × 13,604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,302.28x = 761,129,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,129,955.76/37,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.38

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