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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,060.14, 55,590.09 and 28,638.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,060.14, 55,590.09 and 28,638.87 is: 42,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,060.14 : 55,590.09 = 28,638.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,060.14/55,590.09 = 28,638.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,060.14x = 55,590.09 × 28,638.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,060.14x = 1,592,037,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,037,360.80/37,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,958.21

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