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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,451.79, 55,761.73 and 36,928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,451.79, 55,761.73 and 36,928.67 is: 54,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,451.79 : 55,761.73 = 36,928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,451.79/55,761.73 = 36,928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,451.79x = 55,761.73 × 36,928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,451.79x = 2,059,206,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,206,154.67/37,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,982.85

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