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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,425, 56,152.08 and 14,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,425, 56,152.08 and 14,053.26 is: 21,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,425 : 56,152.08 = 14,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,425/56,152.08 = 14,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,425x = 56,152.08 × 14,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,425x = 789,119,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,119,779.78/37,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.36

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