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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,316.64, 55,973.04 and 13,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,316.64, 55,973.04 and 13,941.24 is: 20,911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,316.64 : 55,973.04 = 13,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,316.64/55,973.04 = 13,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,316.64x = 55,973.04 × 13,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,316.64x = 780,333,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,333,584.17/37,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.14

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