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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,325.19, 55,987.44 and 15,133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,325.19, 55,987.44 and 15,133.29 is: 22,699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,325.19 : 55,987.44 = 15,133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,325.19/55,987.44 = 15,133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,325.19x = 55,987.44 × 15,133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,325.19x = 847,274,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,274,165.88/37,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,699.80

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