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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,481.65, 56,215.99 and 14,108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,481.65, 56,215.99 and 14,108.29 is: 21,159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,481.65 : 56,215.99 = 14,108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,481.65/56,215.99 = 14,108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,481.65x = 56,215.99 × 14,108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,481.65x = 793,111,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,111,489.56/37,481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.99

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