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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,186.76, 55,709.84 and 28,825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,186.76, 55,709.84 and 28,825.81 is: 43,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,186.76 : 55,709.84 = 28,825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,186.76/55,709.84 = 28,825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,186.76x = 55,709.84 × 28,825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,186.76x = 1,605,881,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,881,195.76/37,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,184.22

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