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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,664.78, 56,475.02 and 14,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,664.78, 56,475.02 and 14,292.86 is: 21,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,664.78 : 56,475.02 = 14,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,664.78/56,475.02 = 14,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,664.78x = 56,475.02 × 14,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,664.78x = 807,189,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,189,554.36/37,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.88

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