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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,994.58, 56,993.40 and 14,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,994.58, 56,993.40 and 14,299.74 is: 21,450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,994.58 : 56,993.40 = 14,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,994.58/56,993.40 = 14,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,994.58x = 56,993.40 × 14,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,994.58x = 814,990,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,990,801.72/37,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.19

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