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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,292.72, 55,958.52 and 15,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,292.72, 55,958.52 and 15,122.48 is: 22,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,292.72 : 55,958.52 = 15,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,292.72/55,958.52 = 15,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,292.72x = 55,958.52 × 15,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,292.72x = 846,231,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,231,599.53/37,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,691.60

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