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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,590.19, 56,363.41 and 14,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,590.19, 56,363.41 and 14,218.45 is: 21,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,590.19 : 56,363.41 = 14,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,590.19/56,363.41 = 14,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,590.19x = 56,363.41 × 14,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,590.19x = 801,400,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,400,150.46/37,590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.40

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