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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,315.69, 55,998.14 and 13,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,315.69, 55,998.14 and 13,942.13 is: 20,922.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,315.69 : 55,998.14 = 13,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,315.69/55,998.14 = 13,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,315.69x = 55,998.14 × 13,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,315.69x = 780,732,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,732,997.94/37,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.38

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