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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,849.31, 56,785.65 and 14,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,849.31, 56,785.65 and 14,159.25 is: 21,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,849.31 : 56,785.65 = 14,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,849.31/56,785.65 = 14,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,849.31x = 56,785.65 × 14,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,849.31x = 804,042,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,042,214.76/37,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.25

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