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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,118.64, 55,699.84 and 14,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,118.64, 55,699.84 and 14,934.28 is: 22,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,118.64 : 55,699.84 = 14,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,118.64/55,699.84 = 14,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,118.64x = 55,699.84 × 14,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,118.64x = 831,837,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,837,006.52/37,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.22

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