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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,220.28, 55,838.61 and 20,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,220.28, 55,838.61 and 20,604.54 is: 30,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,220.28 : 55,838.61 = 20,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,220.28/55,838.61 = 20,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,220.28x = 55,838.61 × 20,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,220.28x = 1,150,528,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,528,873.29/37,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,911.34

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