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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,251.06, 55,811.60 and 31,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,251.06, 55,811.60 and 31,050.92 is: 46,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,251.06 : 55,811.60 = 31,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,251.06/55,811.60 = 31,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,251.06x = 55,811.60 × 31,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,251.06x = 1,733,001,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,001,526.67/37,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,522.21

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