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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.67, 55,993.81 and 9,249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.67, 55,993.81 and 9,249.79 is: 13,874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.67 : 55,993.81 = 9,249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.67/55,993.81 = 9,249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.67x = 55,993.81 × 9,249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.67x = 517,930,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,930,657.58/37,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.51

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