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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,794.46, 56,689.39 and 14,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,794.46, 56,689.39 and 14,097.44 is: 21,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,794.46 : 56,689.39 = 14,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,794.46/56,689.39 = 14,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,794.46x = 56,689.39 × 14,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,794.46x = 799,175,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,175,274.16/37,794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.30

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