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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,512.76, 56,248.38 and 15,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,512.76, 56,248.38 and 15,341.71 is: 23,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,512.76 : 56,248.38 = 15,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,512.76/56,248.38 = 15,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,512.76x = 56,248.38 × 15,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,512.76x = 862,946,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,946,052.69/37,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.07

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