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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,181.27, 55,774.47 and 14,994.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,181.27, 55,774.47 and 14,994.85 is: 22,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,181.27 : 55,774.47 = 14,994.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,181.27/55,774.47 = 14,994.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,181.27x = 55,774.47 × 14,994.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,181.27x = 836,329,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,329,811.48/37,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.31

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