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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,315.08, 55,951.56 and 13,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,315.08, 55,951.56 and 13,932 is: 20,890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,315.08 : 55,951.56 = 13,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,315.08/55,951.56 = 13,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,315.08x = 55,951.56 × 13,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,315.08x = 779,517,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,517,133.92/37,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.14

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