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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,133.58, 55,314.51 and 35,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,133.58, 55,314.51 and 35,121.54 is: 52,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,133.58 : 55,314.51 = 35,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,133.58/55,314.51 = 35,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,133.58x = 55,314.51 × 35,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,133.58x = 1,942,730,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,730,775.55/37,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,317.36

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