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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,860.79, 56,771.45 and 14,148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,860.79, 56,771.45 and 14,148.85 is: 21,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,860.79 : 56,771.45 = 14,148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,860.79/56,771.45 = 14,148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,860.79x = 56,771.45 × 14,148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,860.79x = 803,250,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,250,375.73/37,860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.89

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