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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.27, 55,934.21 and 15,113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.27, 55,934.21 and 15,113.29 is: 22,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.27 : 55,934.21 = 15,113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.27/55,934.21 = 15,113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.27x = 55,934.21 × 15,113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.27x = 845,349,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,349,861.08/37,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,674.92

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