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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,984.91, 57,005.82 and 14,315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,984.91, 57,005.82 and 14,315.81 is: 21,484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,984.91 : 57,005.82 = 14,315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,984.91/57,005.82 = 14,315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,984.91x = 57,005.82 × 14,315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,984.91x = 816,084,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,084,202.99/37,984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,484.43

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