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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,313.42, 55,972.66 and 13,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,313.42, 55,972.66 and 13,939.34 is: 20,909.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,313.42 : 55,972.66 = 13,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,313.42/55,972.66 = 13,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,313.42x = 55,972.66 × 13,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,313.42x = 780,221,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,221,938.44/37,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,909.96

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