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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,457.12, 56,191.76 and 14,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,457.12, 56,191.76 and 14,085.44 is: 21,130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,457.12 : 56,191.76 = 14,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,457.12/56,191.76 = 14,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,457.12x = 56,191.76 × 14,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,457.12x = 791,485,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,485,663.97/37,457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.45

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