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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,955.54, 52,379.04 and 20,959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,955.54, 52,379.04 and 20,959.76 is: 28,924.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,955.54 : 52,379.04 = 20,959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,955.54/52,379.04 = 20,959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,955.54x = 52,379.04 × 20,959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,955.54x = 1,097,851,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,851,845.54/37,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,924.68

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