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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,660.76, 56,491.11 and 14,287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,660.76, 56,491.11 and 14,287.19 is: 21,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,660.76 : 56,491.11 = 14,287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,660.76/56,491.11 = 14,287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,660.76x = 56,491.11 × 14,287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,660.76x = 807,098,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,098,939.43/37,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.77

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