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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.79, 55,545.92 and 14,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.79, 55,545.92 and 14,843.84 is: 22,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.79 : 55,545.92 = 14,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.79/55,545.92 = 14,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.79x = 55,545.92 × 14,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.79x = 824,514,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,514,674.91/37,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.65

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