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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.40, 55,546.85 and 14,844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.40, 55,546.85 and 14,844.47 is: 22,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.40 : 55,546.85 = 14,844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.40/55,546.85 = 14,844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.40x = 55,546.85 × 14,844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.40x = 824,563,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,563,307.80/37,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.60

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