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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,391.35, 55,868.07 and 36,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,391.35, 55,868.07 and 36,083.25 is: 53,913.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,391.35 : 55,868.07 = 36,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,391.35/55,868.07 = 36,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,391.35x = 55,868.07 × 36,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,391.35x = 2,015,901,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,901,536.83/37,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,913.58

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