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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,347.14, 56,029.46 and 14,859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,347.14, 56,029.46 and 14,859.10 is: 22,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,347.14 : 56,029.46 = 14,859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,347.14/56,029.46 = 14,859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,347.14x = 56,029.46 × 14,859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,347.14x = 832,547,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,547,349.09/37,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.13

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