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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,316.04, 55,997 and 14,822.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,316.04, 55,997 and 14,822.79 is: 22,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,316.04 : 55,997 = 14,822.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,316.04/55,997 = 14,822.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,316.04x = 55,997 × 14,822.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,316.04x = 830,031,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,031,771.63/37,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,243.30

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