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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,325.50, 55,994.01 and 13,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,325.50, 55,994.01 and 13,955.26 is: 20,935.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,325.50 : 55,994.01 = 13,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,325.50/55,994.01 = 13,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,325.50x = 55,994.01 × 13,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,325.50x = 781,410,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,410,967.99/37,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.04

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