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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,159.76, 55,738.92 and 9,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,159.76, 55,738.92 and 9,080 is: 13,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,159.76 : 55,738.92 = 9,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,159.76/55,738.92 = 9,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,159.76x = 55,738.92 × 9,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,159.76x = 506,109,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,109,393.60/37,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.82

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