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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,111.28, 55,666.44 and 9,031.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,111.28, 55,666.44 and 9,031.38 is: 13,546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,111.28 : 55,666.44 = 9,031.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,111.28/55,666.44 = 9,031.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,111.28x = 55,666.44 × 9,031.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,111.28x = 502,744,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,744,795.47/37,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.95

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