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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,321.52, 55,993.28 and 15,150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,321.52, 55,993.28 and 15,150.87 is: 22,730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,321.52 : 55,993.28 = 15,150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,321.52/55,993.28 = 15,150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,321.52x = 55,993.28 × 15,150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,321.52x = 848,346,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,346,830.40/37,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.77

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