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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.29, 55,726.27 and 14,964.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.29, 55,726.27 and 14,964.10 is: 22,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.29 : 55,726.27 = 14,964.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.29/55,726.27 = 14,964.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.29x = 55,726.27 × 14,964.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.29x = 833,893,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,893,476.91/37,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.88

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