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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,366.43, 55,970.58 and 30,219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,366.43, 55,970.58 and 30,219.99 is: 45,266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,366.43 : 55,970.58 = 30,219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,366.43/55,970.58 = 30,219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,366.43x = 55,970.58 × 30,219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,366.43x = 1,691,430,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,430,367.89/37,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,266.05

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