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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,298.13, 55,946.85 and 15,111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,298.13, 55,946.85 and 15,111.15 is: 22,666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,298.13 : 55,946.85 = 15,111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,298.13/55,946.85 = 15,111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,298.13x = 55,946.85 × 15,111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,298.13x = 845,421,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,421,242.38/37,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.59

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