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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,207.92, 55,812.60 and 14,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,207.92, 55,812.60 and 14,718 is: 22,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,207.92 : 55,812.60 = 14,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,207.92/55,812.60 = 14,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,207.92x = 55,812.60 × 14,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,207.92x = 821,449,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,449,846.80/37,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.28

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