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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,299.20, 55,948.80 and 15,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,299.20, 55,948.80 and 15,113.30 is: 22,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,299.20 : 55,948.80 = 15,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,299.20/55,948.80 = 15,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,299.20x = 55,948.80 × 15,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,299.20x = 845,570,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,570,999.04/37,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.95

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