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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,393.61, 56,073.99 and 14,003.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,393.61, 56,073.99 and 14,003.65 is: 20,999.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,393.61 : 56,073.99 = 14,003.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,393.61/56,073.99 = 14,003.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,393.61x = 56,073.99 × 14,003.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,393.61x = 785,240,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,240,530.06/37,393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.32

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