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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,806.29, 56,669.86 and 14,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,806.29, 56,669.86 and 14,104.30 is: 21,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,806.29 : 56,669.86 = 14,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,806.29/56,669.86 = 14,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,806.29x = 56,669.86 × 14,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,806.29x = 799,288,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,288,423.05/37,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.68

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