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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,469.91, 56,188.44 and 14,079.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,469.91, 56,188.44 and 14,079.93 is: 21,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,469.91 : 56,188.44 = 14,079.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,469.91/56,188.44 = 14,079.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,469.91x = 56,188.44 × 14,079.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,469.91x = 791,129,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,129,302.01/37,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.72

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