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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,449.41, 56,158.52 and 15,247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,449.41, 56,158.52 and 15,247.71 is: 22,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,449.41 : 56,158.52 = 15,247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,449.41/56,158.52 = 15,247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,449.41x = 56,158.52 × 15,247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,449.41x = 856,288,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,288,750.75/37,449.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,865.22

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