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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,327.34, 55,969.14 and 13,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,327.34, 55,969.14 and 13,955.60 is: 20,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,327.34 : 55,969.14 = 13,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,327.34/55,969.14 = 13,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,327.34x = 55,969.14 × 13,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,327.34x = 781,082,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,082,930.18/37,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.22

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