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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,328.04, 55,997.33 and 13,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,328.04, 55,997.33 and 13,952.25 is: 20,930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,328.04 : 55,997.33 = 13,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,328.04/55,997.33 = 13,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,328.04x = 55,997.33 × 13,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,328.04x = 781,288,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,288,677.73/37,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.34

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