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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,244.73, 55,842.44 and 14,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,244.73, 55,842.44 and 14,740.50 is: 22,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,244.73 : 55,842.44 = 14,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,244.73/55,842.44 = 14,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,244.73x = 55,842.44 × 14,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,244.73x = 823,145,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,145,413.12/37,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.99

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