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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,332.12, 55,963.62 and 13,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,332.12, 55,963.62 and 13,940.76 is: 20,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,332.12 : 55,963.62 = 13,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,332.12/55,963.62 = 13,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,332.12x = 55,963.62 × 13,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,332.12x = 780,175,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,175,395.15/37,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.23

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