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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,520.93, 56,281.49 and 15,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,520.93, 56,281.49 and 15,334.30 is: 23,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,520.93 : 56,281.49 = 15,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,520.93/56,281.49 = 15,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,520.93x = 56,281.49 × 15,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,520.93x = 863,037,252.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,037,252.11/37,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.49

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