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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,046.67, 55,569.79 and 14,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,046.67, 55,569.79 and 14,844.16 is: 22,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,046.67 : 55,569.79 = 14,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,046.67/55,569.79 = 14,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,046.67x = 55,569.79 × 14,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,046.67x = 824,886,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,886,853.93/37,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.15

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