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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,318.59, 55,979.51 and 13,932.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,318.59, 55,979.51 and 13,932.27 is: 20,899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,318.59 : 55,979.51 = 13,932.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,318.59/55,979.51 = 13,932.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,318.59x = 55,979.51 × 13,932.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,318.59x = 779,921,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,921,578.13/37,318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.01

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