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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,274.59, 55,912.34 and 20,667.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,274.59, 55,912.34 and 20,667.07 is: 31,000.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,274.59 : 55,912.34 = 20,667.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,274.59/55,912.34 = 20,667.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,274.59x = 55,912.34 × 20,667.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,274.59x = 1,155,543,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,543,861.75/37,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,000.85

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