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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,490.83, 56,214.97 and 15,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,490.83, 56,214.97 and 15,278.20 is: 22,908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,490.83 : 56,214.97 = 15,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,490.83/56,214.97 = 15,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,490.83x = 56,214.97 × 15,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,490.83x = 858,863,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,863,554.65/37,490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.63

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