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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,221.62, 55,659.63 and 28,806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,221.62, 55,659.63 and 28,806.26 is: 43,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,221.62 : 55,659.63 = 28,806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,221.62/55,659.63 = 28,806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,221.62x = 55,659.63 × 28,806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,221.62x = 1,603,345,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,345,773.28/37,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,075.66

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