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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,317.70, 55,991.13 and 13,945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,317.70, 55,991.13 and 13,945.96 is: 20,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,317.70 : 55,991.13 = 13,945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,317.70/55,991.13 = 13,945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,317.70x = 55,991.13 × 13,945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,317.70x = 780,850,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,850,059.33/37,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.39

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