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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,024.67, 55,407.80 and 30,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,024.67, 55,407.80 and 30,283.25 is: 45,319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,024.67 : 55,407.80 = 30,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,024.67/55,407.80 = 30,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,024.67x = 55,407.80 × 30,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,024.67x = 1,677,927,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,927,830.89/37,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,319.19

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