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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,711.67, 56,566.76 and 15,221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,711.67, 56,566.76 and 15,221.75 is: 22,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,711.67 : 56,566.76 = 15,221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,711.67/56,566.76 = 15,221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,711.67x = 56,566.76 × 15,221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,711.67x = 861,044,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,044,720.09/37,711.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.32

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