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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.23, 55,812.83 and 30,268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.23, 55,812.83 and 30,268.47 is: 45,473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.23 : 55,812.83 = 30,268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.23/55,812.83 = 30,268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.23x = 55,812.83 × 30,268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.23x = 1,689,369,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,369,110.00/37,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,473.98

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