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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,056.57, 55,553.73 and 30,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,056.57, 55,553.73 and 30,019.14 is: 45,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,056.57 : 55,553.73 = 30,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,056.57/55,553.73 = 30,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,056.57x = 55,553.73 × 30,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,056.57x = 1,667,675,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,675,198.39/37,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,003.50

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