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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,236, 55,881.68 and 15,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,236, 55,881.68 and 15,049.58 is: 22,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,236 : 55,881.68 = 15,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,236/55,881.68 = 15,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,236x = 55,881.68 × 15,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,236x = 840,995,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,995,813.69/37,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.56

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