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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,316.59, 55,974.76 and 15,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,316.59, 55,974.76 and 15,129.92 is: 22,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,316.59 : 55,974.76 = 15,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,316.59/55,974.76 = 15,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,316.59x = 55,974.76 × 15,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,316.59x = 846,893,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,893,742.93/37,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.83

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