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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,402, 56,059.96 and 15,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,402, 56,059.96 and 15,191 is: 22,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,402 : 56,059.96 = 15,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,402/56,059.96 = 15,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,402x = 56,059.96 × 15,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,402x = 851,606,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,606,852.36/37,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.02

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