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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,453.96, 56,146.22 and 14,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,453.96, 56,146.22 and 14,095.88 is: 21,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,453.96 : 56,146.22 = 14,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,453.96/56,146.22 = 14,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,453.96x = 56,146.22 × 14,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,453.96x = 791,430,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,430,379.57/37,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.75

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