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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.20, 55,513.80 and 28,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.20, 55,513.80 and 28,714.80 is: 43,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.20 : 55,513.80 = 28,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.20/55,513.80 = 28,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.20x = 55,513.80 × 28,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.20x = 1,594,067,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,067,664.24/37,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,072.20

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