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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,264.62, 55,883.41 and 20,410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,264.62, 55,883.41 and 20,410.15 is: 30,607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,264.62 : 55,883.41 = 20,410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,264.62/55,883.41 = 20,410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,264.62x = 55,883.41 × 20,410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,264.62x = 1,140,588,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,588,780.61/37,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,607.82

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