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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,298.67, 55,950.09 and 15,112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,298.67, 55,950.09 and 15,112.23 is: 22,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,298.67 : 55,950.09 = 15,112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,298.67/55,950.09 = 15,112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,298.67x = 55,950.09 × 15,112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,298.67x = 845,530,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,530,628.60/37,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.19

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