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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,481.97, 56,206.54 and 14,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,481.97, 56,206.54 and 14,092 is: 21,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,481.97 : 56,206.54 = 14,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,481.97/56,206.54 = 14,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,481.97x = 56,206.54 × 14,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,481.97x = 792,062,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,062,561.68/37,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,131.83

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