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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,310.52, 55,907.34 and 20,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,310.52, 55,907.34 and 20,660.28 is: 30,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,310.52 : 55,907.34 = 20,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,310.52/55,907.34 = 20,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,310.52x = 55,907.34 × 20,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,310.52x = 1,155,061,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,061,298.46/37,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,958.06

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