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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,231.93, 55,847.79 and 15,045.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,231.93, 55,847.79 and 15,045.05 is: 22,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,231.93 : 55,847.79 = 15,045.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,231.93/55,847.79 = 15,045.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,231.93x = 55,847.79 × 15,045.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,231.93x = 840,232,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,232,792.94/37,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,567.53

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