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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,325, 55,993.26 and 13,954.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,325, 55,993.26 and 13,954.76 is: 20,934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,325 : 55,993.26 = 13,954.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,325/55,993.26 = 13,954.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,325x = 55,993.26 × 13,954.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,325x = 781,372,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,372,504.92/37,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.29

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