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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,369.22, 56,110.41 and 32,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,369.22, 56,110.41 and 32,161.32 is: 48,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,369.22 : 56,110.41 = 32,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,369.22/56,110.41 = 32,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,369.22x = 56,110.41 × 32,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,369.22x = 1,804,584,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,584,851.34/37,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,290.68

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