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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,664.63, 56,464.74 and 15,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,664.63, 56,464.74 and 15,464.15 is: 23,183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,664.63 : 56,464.74 = 15,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,664.63/56,464.74 = 15,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,664.63x = 56,464.74 × 15,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,664.63x = 873,179,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,179,209.07/37,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.00

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