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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,514.73, 56,279.69 and 15,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,514.73, 56,279.69 and 15,329.90 is: 22,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,514.73 : 56,279.69 = 15,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,514.73/56,279.69 = 15,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,514.73x = 56,279.69 × 15,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,514.73x = 862,762,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,762,019.73/37,514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.95

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