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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,315.62, 55,988.01 and 13,936.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,315.62, 55,988.01 and 13,936.59 is: 20,910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,315.62 : 55,988.01 = 13,936.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,315.62/55,988.01 = 13,936.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,315.62x = 55,988.01 × 13,936.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,315.62x = 780,281,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,281,940.29/37,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.33

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