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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,298.81, 55,971.54 and 15,112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,298.81, 55,971.54 and 15,112.31 is: 22,677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,298.81 : 55,971.54 = 15,112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,298.81/55,971.54 = 15,112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,298.81x = 55,971.54 × 15,112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,298.81x = 845,858,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,858,983.80/37,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.91

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