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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,292.79, 55,939.34 and 15,106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,292.79, 55,939.34 and 15,106.59 is: 22,659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,292.79 : 55,939.34 = 15,106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,292.79/55,939.34 = 15,106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,292.79x = 55,939.34 × 15,106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,292.79x = 845,052,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,052,598.72/37,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.95

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