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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.65, 55,993.79 and 9,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.65, 55,993.79 and 9,249.76 is: 13,874.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.65 : 55,993.79 = 9,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.65/55,993.79 = 9,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.65x = 55,993.79 × 9,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.65x = 517,929,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,929,118.99/37,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.47

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