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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,270.98, 55,908.81 and 15,083.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,270.98, 55,908.81 and 15,083.94 is: 22,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,270.98 : 55,908.81 = 15,083.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,270.98/55,908.81 = 15,083.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,270.98x = 55,908.81 × 15,083.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,270.98x = 843,325,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,325,135.51/37,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.86

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