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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.36, 56,602.41 and 14,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.36, 56,602.41 and 14,356 is: 21,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.36 : 56,602.41 = 14,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.36/56,602.41 = 14,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.36x = 56,602.41 × 14,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.36x = 812,584,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,584,197.96/37,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.18

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