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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,098.78, 55,655.13 and 14,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,098.78, 55,655.13 and 14,913.84 is: 22,373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,098.78 : 55,655.13 = 14,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,098.78/55,655.13 = 14,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,098.78x = 55,655.13 × 14,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,098.78x = 830,031,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,031,704.00/37,098.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.56

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