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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,976.16, 56,926.80 and 13,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,976.16, 56,926.80 and 13,334.88 is: 19,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,976.16 : 56,926.80 = 13,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,976.16/56,926.80 = 13,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,976.16x = 56,926.80 × 13,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,976.16x = 759,112,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,112,046.78/37,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.17

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