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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.96, 55,996.98 and 15,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.96, 55,996.98 and 15,140.04 is: 22,710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.96 : 55,996.98 = 15,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.96/55,996.98 = 15,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.96x = 55,996.98 × 15,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.96x = 847,796,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,796,517.08/37,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.89

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