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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,295.68, 55,943.69 and 15,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,295.68, 55,943.69 and 15,109.48 is: 22,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,295.68 : 55,943.69 = 15,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,295.68/55,943.69 = 15,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,295.68x = 55,943.69 × 15,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,295.68x = 845,280,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,280,065.18/37,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.29

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