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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.74, 55,630.91 and 20,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.74, 55,630.91 and 20,492.25 is: 30,685.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.74 : 55,630.91 = 20,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.74/55,630.91 = 20,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.74x = 55,630.91 × 20,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.74x = 1,140,002,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,002,515.45/37,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,685.86

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