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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.62, 55,726.80 and 14,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.62, 55,726.80 and 14,964.46 is: 22,446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.62 : 55,726.80 = 14,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.62/55,726.80 = 14,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.62x = 55,726.80 × 14,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.62x = 833,921,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,921,469.53/37,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.44

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