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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,263.62, 55,881.91 and 20,409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,263.62, 55,881.91 and 20,409.15 is: 30,606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,263.62 : 55,881.91 = 20,409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,263.62/55,881.91 = 20,409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,263.62x = 55,881.91 × 20,409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,263.62x = 1,140,502,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,502,232.45/37,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,606.32

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