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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,410.60, 56,115.90 and 36,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,410.60, 56,115.90 and 36,098.40 is: 54,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,410.60 : 56,115.90 = 36,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,410.60/56,115.90 = 36,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,410.60x = 56,115.90 × 36,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,410.60x = 2,025,694,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,694,204.56/37,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,147.60

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