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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.81, 55,727.24 and 14,966.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.81, 55,727.24 and 14,966.61 is: 22,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.81 : 55,727.24 = 14,966.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.81/55,727.24 = 14,966.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.81x = 55,727.24 × 14,966.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.81x = 834,047,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,047,792.62/37,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.29

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