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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.12, 55,748.88 and 28,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.12, 55,748.88 and 28,865.76 is: 43,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.12 : 55,748.88 = 28,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.12/55,748.88 = 28,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.12x = 55,748.88 × 28,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.12x = 1,609,233,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,233,790.35/37,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,164.85

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