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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,217.78, 55,826.31 and 15,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,217.78, 55,826.31 and 15,030.77 is: 22,546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,217.78 : 55,826.31 = 15,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,217.78/55,826.31 = 15,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,217.78x = 55,826.31 × 15,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,217.78x = 839,112,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,112,202.79/37,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.00

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