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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.95, 55,912.74 and 15,068.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.95, 55,912.74 and 15,068.22 is: 22,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.95 : 55,912.74 = 15,068.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.95/55,912.74 = 15,068.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.95x = 55,912.74 × 15,068.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.95x = 842,505,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,505,515.45/37,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.31

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