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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.14, 55,656.65 and 28,790.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.14, 55,656.65 and 28,790.29 is: 43,131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.14 : 55,656.65 = 28,790.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.14/55,656.65 = 28,790.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.14x = 55,656.65 × 28,790.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.14x = 1,602,371,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,371,165.90/37,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,131.14

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