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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,456.41, 56,174.90 and 14,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,456.41, 56,174.90 and 14,966.16 is: 22,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,456.41 : 56,174.90 = 14,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,456.41/56,174.90 = 14,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,456.41x = 56,174.90 × 14,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,456.41x = 840,722,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,722,541.38/37,456.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.36

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