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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,327.84, 55,991.66 and 30,740.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,327.84, 55,991.66 and 30,740.11 is: 46,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,327.84 : 55,991.66 = 30,740.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,327.84/55,991.66 = 30,740.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,327.84x = 55,991.66 × 30,740.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,327.84x = 1,721,189,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,189,493.80/37,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,110.08

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