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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,152.22, 55,663.44 and 30,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,152.22, 55,663.44 and 30,952.12 is: 46,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,152.22 : 55,663.44 = 30,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,152.22/55,663.44 = 30,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,152.22x = 55,663.44 × 30,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,152.22x = 1,722,901,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,901,474.49/37,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,374.12

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