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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,059.39, 55,588.97 and 28,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,059.39, 55,588.97 and 28,638.12 is: 42,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,059.39 : 55,588.97 = 28,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,059.39/55,588.97 = 28,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,059.39x = 55,588.97 × 28,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,059.39x = 1,591,963,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,963,450.35/37,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,957.09

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