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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.29, 55,546.66 and 14,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.29, 55,546.66 and 14,844.34 is: 22,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.29 : 55,546.66 = 14,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.29/55,546.66 = 14,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.29x = 55,546.66 × 14,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.29x = 824,553,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,553,506.90/37,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.40

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