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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,512.26, 56,247.63 and 15,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,512.26, 56,247.63 and 15,341.21 is: 23,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,512.26 : 56,247.63 = 15,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,512.26/56,247.63 = 15,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,512.26x = 56,247.63 × 15,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,512.26x = 862,906,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,906,571.50/37,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.32

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