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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,326.97, 55,974.74 and 15,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,326.97, 55,974.74 and 15,124.82 is: 22,680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,326.97 : 55,974.74 = 15,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,326.97/55,974.74 = 15,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,326.97x = 55,974.74 × 15,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,326.97x = 846,607,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,607,511.55/37,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.85

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