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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,360.14, 55,977.92 and 30,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,360.14, 55,977.92 and 30,717.12 is: 46,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,360.14 : 55,977.92 = 30,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,360.14/55,977.92 = 30,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,360.14x = 55,977.92 × 30,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,360.14x = 1,719,480,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,480,657.51/37,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,024.48

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