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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,247.21, 55,870.67 and 15,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,247.21, 55,870.67 and 15,060.32 is: 22,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,247.21 : 55,870.67 = 15,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,247.21/55,870.67 = 15,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,247.21x = 55,870.67 × 15,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,247.21x = 841,430,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,430,168.81/37,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,590.42

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