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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,233.72, 55,808.46 and 15,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,233.72, 55,808.46 and 15,033.24 is: 22,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,233.72 : 55,808.46 = 15,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,233.72/55,808.46 = 15,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,233.72x = 55,808.46 × 15,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,233.72x = 838,981,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,981,973.21/37,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.85

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