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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,346.61, 56,018.79 and 15,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,346.61, 56,018.79 and 15,159.45 is: 22,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,346.61 : 56,018.79 = 15,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,346.61/56,018.79 = 15,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,346.61x = 56,018.79 × 15,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,346.61x = 849,214,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,214,046.07/37,346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.72

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