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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,215.76, 55,825.46 and 15,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,215.76, 55,825.46 and 15,026.36 is: 22,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,215.76 : 55,825.46 = 15,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,215.76/55,825.46 = 15,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,215.76x = 55,825.46 × 15,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,215.76x = 838,853,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,853,459.13/37,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.27

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