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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,059.26, 55,530.59 and 28,646.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,059.26, 55,530.59 and 28,646.33 is: 42,924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,059.26 : 55,530.59 = 28,646.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,059.26/55,530.59 = 28,646.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,059.26x = 55,530.59 × 28,646.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,059.26x = 1,590,747,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,747,185.35/37,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,924.42

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