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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,035.36, 55,423.74 and 30,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,035.36, 55,423.74 and 30,293.94 is: 45,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,035.36 : 55,423.74 = 30,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,035.36/55,423.74 = 30,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,035.36x = 55,423.74 × 30,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,035.36x = 1,679,003,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,003,454.14/37,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,335.15

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