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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.13, 51,241.89 and 28,663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.13, 51,241.89 and 28,663.63 is: 39,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.13 : 51,241.89 = 28,663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.13/51,241.89 = 28,663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.13x = 51,241.89 × 28,663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.13x = 1,468,778,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,778,575.46/37,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,525.66

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