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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,520.73, 56,281.10 and 15,334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,520.73, 56,281.10 and 15,334.11 is: 23,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,520.73 : 56,281.10 = 15,334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,520.73/56,281.10 = 15,334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,520.73x = 56,281.10 × 15,334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,520.73x = 863,020,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,020,501.65/37,520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.17

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