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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,330.22, 55,988.85 and 13,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,330.22, 55,988.85 and 13,951.82 is: 20,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,330.22 : 55,988.85 = 13,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,330.22/55,988.85 = 13,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,330.22x = 55,988.85 × 13,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,330.22x = 781,146,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,146,357.21/37,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.31

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