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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,976.28, 166,429.86 and 37,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,976.28, 166,429.86 and 37,087 is: 55,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,976.28 : 166,429.86 = 37,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,976.28/166,429.86 = 37,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,976.28x = 166,429.86 × 37,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,976.28x = 6,172,384,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,384,217.82/110,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,618.95

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