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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,479.15, 56,212.25 and 14,105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,479.15, 56,212.25 and 14,105.79 is: 21,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,479.15 : 56,212.25 = 14,105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,479.15/56,212.25 = 14,105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,479.15x = 56,212.25 × 14,105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,479.15x = 792,918,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,918,123.40/37,479.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.25

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