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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,251, 55,876.23 and 15,064.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,251, 55,876.23 and 15,064.11 is: 22,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,251 : 55,876.23 = 15,064.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,251/55,876.23 = 15,064.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,251x = 55,876.23 × 15,064.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,251x = 841,725,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,725,675.11/37,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,596.06

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