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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,614.44, 56,422.28 and 17,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,614.44, 56,422.28 and 17,889 is: 26,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,614.44 : 56,422.28 = 17,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,614.44/56,422.28 = 17,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,614.44x = 56,422.28 × 17,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,614.44x = 1,009,338,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,338,166.92/37,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.79

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