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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,042.62, 55,539.33 and 20,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,042.62, 55,539.33 and 20,410.50 is: 30,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,042.62 : 55,539.33 = 20,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,042.62/55,539.33 = 20,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,042.62x = 55,539.33 × 20,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,042.62x = 1,133,585,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,585,494.97/37,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,602.20

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