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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,262, 55,908.40 and 15,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,262, 55,908.40 and 15,091.22 is: 22,643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,262 : 55,908.40 = 15,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,262/55,908.40 = 15,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,262x = 55,908.40 × 15,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,262x = 843,725,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,725,964.25/37,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.07

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