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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,328.96, 55,953.76 and 13,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,328.96, 55,953.76 and 13,945.28 is: 20,903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,328.96 : 55,953.76 = 13,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,328.96/55,953.76 = 13,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,328.96x = 55,953.76 × 13,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,328.96x = 780,290,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,290,850.25/37,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.10

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