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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,275.12, 55,912.76 and 34,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,275.12, 55,912.76 and 34,994.16 is: 52,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,275.12 : 55,912.76 = 34,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,275.12/55,912.76 = 34,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,275.12x = 55,912.76 × 34,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,275.12x = 1,956,620,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,620,069.48/37,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,491.32

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