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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,157.36, 55,703.22 and 28,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,157.36, 55,703.22 and 28,431.23 is: 42,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,157.36 : 55,703.22 = 28,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,157.36/55,703.22 = 28,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,157.36x = 55,703.22 × 28,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,157.36x = 1,583,710,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,710,781.04/37,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,621.73

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