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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.73, 55,544.84 and 14,838.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.73, 55,544.84 and 14,838.14 is: 22,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.73 : 55,544.84 = 14,838.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.73/55,544.84 = 14,838.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.73x = 55,544.84 × 14,838.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.73x = 824,182,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,182,232.51/37,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.71

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