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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.69, 55,892.90 and 14,470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.69, 55,892.90 and 14,470.54 is: 21,703.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.69 : 55,892.90 = 14,470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.69/55,892.90 = 14,470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.69x = 55,892.90 × 14,470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.69x = 808,800,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,800,445.17/37,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.04

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