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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,351.27, 56,042.66 and 15,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,351.27, 56,042.66 and 15,158.89 is: 22,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,351.27 : 56,042.66 = 15,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,351.27/56,042.66 = 15,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,351.27x = 56,042.66 × 15,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,351.27x = 849,544,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,544,518.25/37,351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.73

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