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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,139.10, 55,660.05 and 14,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,139.10, 55,660.05 and 14,934.30 is: 22,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,139.10 : 55,660.05 = 14,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,139.10/55,660.05 = 14,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,139.10x = 55,660.05 × 14,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,139.10x = 831,243,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,243,884.72/37,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.91

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