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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,350.57, 56,029.98 and 15,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,350.57, 56,029.98 and 15,160.74 is: 22,742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,350.57 : 56,029.98 = 15,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,350.57/56,029.98 = 15,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,350.57x = 56,029.98 × 15,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,350.57x = 849,455,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,455,958.99/37,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.78

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