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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,376.70, 56,063.82 and 15,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,376.70, 56,063.82 and 15,183.52 is: 22,774.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,376.70 : 56,063.82 = 15,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,376.70/56,063.82 = 15,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,376.70x = 56,063.82 × 15,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,376.70x = 851,246,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,246,132.25/37,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.78

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