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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,623.23, 56,439.54 and 13,926.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,623.23, 56,439.54 and 13,926.77 is: 20,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,623.23 : 56,439.54 = 13,926.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,623.23/56,439.54 = 13,926.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,623.23x = 56,439.54 × 13,926.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,623.23x = 786,020,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,020,492.49/37,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.90

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