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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,217.34, 55,804.14 and 15,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,217.34, 55,804.14 and 15,031.44 is: 22,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,217.34 : 55,804.14 = 15,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,217.34/55,804.14 = 15,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,217.34x = 55,804.14 × 15,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,217.34x = 838,816,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,816,582.16/37,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,538.33

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