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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,347.42, 56,038.14 and 13,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,347.42, 56,038.14 and 13,975.68 is: 20,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,347.42 : 56,038.14 = 13,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,347.42/56,038.14 = 13,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,347.42x = 56,038.14 × 13,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,347.42x = 783,171,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,171,112.44/37,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.89

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