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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,195.92, 55,723.52 and 28,834.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,195.92, 55,723.52 and 28,834.97 is: 43,197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,195.92 : 55,723.52 = 28,834.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,195.92/55,723.52 = 28,834.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,195.92x = 55,723.52 × 28,834.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,195.92x = 1,606,785,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,785,820.96/37,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,197.91

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