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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,558, 56,356.44 and 19,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,558, 56,356.44 and 19,090 is: 28,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,558 : 56,356.44 = 19,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,558/56,356.44 = 19,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,558x = 56,356.44 × 19,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,558x = 1,075,844,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,844,439.60/37,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,644.88

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