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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,975.28, 166,428.36 and 37,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,975.28, 166,428.36 and 37,086 is: 55,617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,975.28 : 166,428.36 = 37,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,975.28/166,428.36 = 37,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,975.28x = 166,428.36 × 37,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,975.28x = 6,172,162,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,162,158.96/110,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,617.45

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