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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,185.91, 55,723.48 and 20,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,185.91, 55,723.48 and 20,550.71 is: 30,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,185.91 : 55,723.48 = 20,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,185.91/55,723.48 = 20,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,185.91x = 55,723.48 × 20,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,185.91x = 1,145,157,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,157,165.60/37,185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,795.46

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