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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,143.64, 55,329.41 and 35,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,143.64, 55,329.41 and 35,131.56 is: 52,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,143.64 : 55,329.41 = 35,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,143.64/55,329.41 = 35,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,143.64x = 55,329.41 × 35,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,143.64x = 1,943,808,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,808,487.18/37,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,332.20

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