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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.65, 55,531.72 and 36,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.65, 55,531.72 and 36,265.78 is: 54,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.65 : 55,531.72 = 36,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.65/55,531.72 = 36,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.65x = 55,531.72 × 36,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.65x = 2,013,901,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,901,140.54/37,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,207.58

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