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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,174.28, 55,708.97 and 28,815.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,174.28, 55,708.97 and 28,815.14 is: 43,182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,174.28 : 55,708.97 = 28,815.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,174.28/55,708.97 = 28,815.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,174.28x = 55,708.97 × 28,815.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,174.28x = 1,605,261,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,261,765.00/37,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,182.06

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