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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.92, 55,566.51 and 14,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.92, 55,566.51 and 14,861.14 is: 22,299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.92 : 55,566.51 = 14,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.92/55,566.51 = 14,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.92x = 55,566.51 × 14,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.92x = 825,781,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,781,684.42/37,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.19

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