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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,637.89, 56,407.62 and 15,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,637.89, 56,407.62 and 15,425.26 is: 23,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,637.89 : 56,407.62 = 15,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,637.89/56,407.62 = 15,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,637.89x = 56,407.62 × 15,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,637.89x = 870,102,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,102,204.48/37,637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.72

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