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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,452.96, 56,144.72 and 14,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,452.96, 56,144.72 and 14,094.88 is: 21,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,452.96 : 56,144.72 = 14,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,452.96/56,144.72 = 14,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,452.96x = 56,144.72 × 14,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,452.96x = 791,353,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,353,091.03/37,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.25

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