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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.91, 55,751.70 and 14,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.91, 55,751.70 and 14,969.10 is: 22,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.91 : 55,751.70 = 14,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.91/55,751.70 = 14,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.91x = 55,751.70 × 14,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.91x = 834,552,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,552,772.47/37,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.81

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