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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,320.84, 55,982.88 and 13,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,320.84, 55,982.88 and 13,934.52 is: 20,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,320.84 : 55,982.88 = 13,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,320.84/55,982.88 = 13,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,320.84x = 55,982.88 × 13,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,320.84x = 780,094,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,094,561.02/37,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.38

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