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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,292.62, 55,938.93 and 35,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,292.62, 55,938.93 and 35,011.66 is: 52,517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,292.62 : 55,938.93 = 35,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,292.62/55,938.93 = 35,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,292.62x = 55,938.93 × 35,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,292.62x = 1,958,514,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,514,797.92/37,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,517.49

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