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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,510.26, 56,278.36 and 14,143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,510.26, 56,278.36 and 14,143.38 is: 21,219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,510.26 : 56,278.36 = 14,143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,510.26/56,278.36 = 14,143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,510.26x = 56,278.36 × 14,143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,510.26x = 795,966,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,966,231.26/37,510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,219.96

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