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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,117.14, 55,682.64 and 14,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,117.14, 55,682.64 and 14,932.23 is: 22,401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,117.14 : 55,682.64 = 14,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,117.14/55,682.64 = 14,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,117.14x = 55,682.64 × 14,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,117.14x = 831,465,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,465,987.49/37,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.13

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