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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,453.08, 56,179.47 and 15,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,453.08, 56,179.47 and 15,261.24 is: 22,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,453.08 : 56,179.47 = 15,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,453.08/56,179.47 = 15,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,453.08x = 56,179.47 × 15,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,453.08x = 857,368,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,368,374.74/37,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.80

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