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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,974.62, 56,921.94 and 14,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,974.62, 56,921.94 and 14,266.73 is: 21,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,974.62 : 56,921.94 = 14,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,974.62/56,921.94 = 14,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,974.62x = 56,921.94 × 14,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,974.62x = 812,090,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,090,091.36/37,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.07

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