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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,176.63, 55,764.97 and 30,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,176.63, 55,764.97 and 30,588.96 is: 45,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,176.63 : 55,764.97 = 30,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,176.63/55,764.97 = 30,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,176.63x = 55,764.97 × 30,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,176.63x = 1,705,792,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,792,741.44/37,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,883.47

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