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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,348.62, 56,021.78 and 15,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,348.62, 56,021.78 and 15,161.46 is: 22,741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,348.62 : 56,021.78 = 15,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,348.62/56,021.78 = 15,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,348.62x = 56,021.78 × 15,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,348.62x = 849,371,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,371,976.60/37,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.72

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