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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,464.66, 56,148.54 and 28,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,464.66, 56,148.54 and 28,030.66 is: 42,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,464.66 : 56,148.54 = 28,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,464.66/56,148.54 = 28,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,464.66x = 56,148.54 × 28,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,464.66x = 1,573,880,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,880,458.61/37,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,009.74

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