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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,462.62, 56,202.30 and 14,089.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,462.62, 56,202.30 and 14,089.26 is: 21,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,462.62 : 56,202.30 = 14,089.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,462.62/56,202.30 = 14,089.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,462.62x = 56,202.30 × 14,089.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,462.62x = 791,848,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,848,817.30/37,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.04

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