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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,618.40, 54,240.48 and 37,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,618.40, 54,240.48 and 37,618.40 is: 54,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,618.40 : 54,240.48 = 37,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,618.40/54,240.48 = 37,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,618.40x = 54,240.48 × 37,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,618.40x = 2,040,440,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,440,072.83/37,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,240.48

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