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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,268.21, 55,914.62 and 15,069.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,268.21, 55,914.62 and 15,069.47 is: 22,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,268.21 : 55,914.62 = 15,069.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,268.21/55,914.62 = 15,069.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,268.21x = 55,914.62 × 15,069.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,268.21x = 842,603,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,603,613.30/37,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.18

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