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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,459.17, 56,190.92 and 14,085.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,459.17, 56,190.92 and 14,085.81 is: 21,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,459.17 : 56,190.92 = 14,085.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,459.17/56,190.92 = 14,085.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,459.17x = 56,190.92 × 14,085.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,459.17x = 791,494,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,494,552.42/37,459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.53

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