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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,951.52, 166,427.36 and 37,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,951.52, 166,427.36 and 37,079.52 is: 55,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,951.52 : 166,427.36 = 37,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,951.52/166,427.36 = 37,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,951.52x = 166,427.36 × 37,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,951.52x = 6,171,046,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,046,623.67/110,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,619.31

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