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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,991.54, 56,986.68 and 14,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,991.54, 56,986.68 and 14,623.04 is: 21,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,991.54 : 56,986.68 = 14,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,991.54/56,986.68 = 14,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,991.54x = 56,986.68 × 14,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,991.54x = 833,318,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,318,698.41/37,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.32

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