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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,032.16, 225,042.24 and 37,713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,032.16, 225,042.24 and 37,713.28 is: 56,568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,032.16 : 225,042.24 = 37,713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,032.16/225,042.24 = 37,713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,032.16x = 225,042.24 × 37,713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,032.16x = 8,487,081,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,081,008.95/150,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,568.41

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