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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,217.23, 55,825.72 and 15,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,217.23, 55,825.72 and 15,030.36 is: 22,545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,217.23 : 55,825.72 = 15,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,217.23/55,825.72 = 15,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,217.23x = 55,825.72 × 15,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,217.23x = 839,080,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,080,668.86/37,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.49

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