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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.22, 55,987.35 and 13,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.22, 55,987.35 and 13,950.82 is: 20,923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.22 : 55,987.35 = 13,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.22/55,987.35 = 13,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.22x = 55,987.35 × 13,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.22x = 781,069,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,069,442.13/37,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.81

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