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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,324.96, 55,947.76 and 13,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,324.96, 55,947.76 and 13,941.28 is: 20,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,324.96 : 55,947.76 = 13,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,324.96/55,947.76 = 13,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,324.96x = 55,947.76 × 13,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,324.96x = 779,983,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,983,387.53/37,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.10

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