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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,883, 166,325.94 and 37,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,883, 166,325.94 and 37,011 is: 55,516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,883 : 166,325.94 = 37,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,883/166,325.94 = 37,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,883x = 166,325.94 × 37,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,883x = 6,155,889,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,155,889,365.34/110,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,516.98

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