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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.95, 55,893.28 and 14,470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.95, 55,893.28 and 14,470.79 is: 21,703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.95 : 55,893.28 = 14,470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.95/55,893.28 = 14,470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.95x = 55,893.28 × 14,470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.95x = 808,819,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,819,844.94/37,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.41

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