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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,221.53, 55,826.82 and 15,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,221.53, 55,826.82 and 15,034.41 is: 22,549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,221.53 : 55,826.82 = 15,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,221.53/55,826.82 = 15,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,221.53x = 55,826.82 × 15,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,221.53x = 839,323,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,323,300.88/37,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.41

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