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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,046.40, 55,569.60 and 37,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,046.40, 55,569.60 and 37,046.40 is: 55,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,046.40 : 55,569.60 = 37,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,046.40/55,569.60 = 37,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,046.40x = 55,569.60 × 37,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,046.40x = 2,058,653,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,653,629.44/37,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,569.60

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