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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,224.91, 55,847.78 and 15,053.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,224.91, 55,847.78 and 15,053.85 is: 22,584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,224.91 : 55,847.78 = 15,053.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,224.91/55,847.78 = 15,053.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,224.91x = 55,847.78 × 15,053.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,224.91x = 840,724,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,724,140.59/37,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.99

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