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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,059.69, 55,591.97 and 14,870.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,059.69, 55,591.97 and 14,870.18 is: 22,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,059.69 : 55,591.97 = 14,870.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,059.69/55,591.97 = 14,870.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,059.69x = 55,591.97 × 14,870.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,059.69x = 826,662,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,662,748.73/37,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,306.25

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