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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,519.93, 56,279.99 and 15,333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,519.93, 56,279.99 and 15,333.30 is: 22,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,519.93 : 56,279.99 = 15,333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,519.93/56,279.99 = 15,333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,519.93x = 56,279.99 × 15,333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,519.93x = 862,957,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,957,894.00/37,519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.99

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