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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,480.61, 56,220.91 and 15,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,480.61, 56,220.91 and 15,304.43 is: 22,956.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,480.61 : 56,220.91 = 15,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,480.61/56,220.91 = 15,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,480.61x = 56,220.91 × 15,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,480.61x = 860,428,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,428,662.27/37,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.64

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