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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,020.70, 55,514.85 and 14,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,020.70, 55,514.85 and 14,826.70 is: 22,233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,020.70 : 55,514.85 = 14,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,020.70/55,514.85 = 14,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,020.70x = 55,514.85 × 14,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,020.70x = 823,102,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,102,026.50/37,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.56

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