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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,965.39, 56,949.59 and 14,270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,965.39, 56,949.59 and 14,270.55 is: 21,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,965.39 : 56,949.59 = 14,270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,965.39/56,949.59 = 14,270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,965.39x = 56,949.59 × 14,270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,965.39x = 812,701,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,701,971.57/37,965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.39

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