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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,406.94, 56,079.36 and 15,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,406.94, 56,079.36 and 15,230.76 is: 22,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,406.94 : 56,079.36 = 15,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,406.94/56,079.36 = 15,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,406.94x = 56,079.36 × 15,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,406.94x = 854,131,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,131,273.11/37,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.50

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