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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,215.76, 55,825.47 and 15,026.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,215.76, 55,825.47 and 15,026.37 is: 22,540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,215.76 : 55,825.47 = 15,026.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,215.76/55,825.47 = 15,026.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,215.76x = 55,825.47 × 15,026.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,215.76x = 838,853,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,853,813.38/37,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.28

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