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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,513.76, 56,249.88 and 15,342.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,513.76, 56,249.88 and 15,342.71 is: 23,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,513.76 : 56,249.88 = 15,342.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,513.76/56,249.88 = 15,342.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,513.76x = 56,249.88 × 15,342.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,513.76x = 863,025,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,025,596.37/37,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.57

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