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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,322, 55,988.76 and 13,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,322, 55,988.76 and 13,951.76 is: 20,929.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,322 : 55,988.76 = 13,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,322/55,988.76 = 13,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,322x = 55,988.76 × 13,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,322x = 781,141,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,141,742.22/37,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.79

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