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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,432.98, 56,132.85 and 14,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,432.98, 56,132.85 and 14,043 is: 21,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,432.98 : 56,132.85 = 14,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,432.98/56,132.85 = 14,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,432.98x = 56,132.85 × 14,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,432.98x = 788,273,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,273,612.55/37,432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.26

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