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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,792.59, 56,688.96 and 14,099.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,792.59, 56,688.96 and 14,099.79 is: 21,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,792.59 : 56,688.96 = 14,099.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,792.59/56,688.96 = 14,099.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,792.59x = 56,688.96 × 14,099.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,792.59x = 799,302,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,302,484.19/37,792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.71

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