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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,650.89, 56,168.74 and 34,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,650.89, 56,168.74 and 34,966.34 is: 52,163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,650.89 : 56,168.74 = 34,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,650.89/56,168.74 = 34,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,650.89x = 56,168.74 × 34,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,650.89x = 1,964,015,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,015,260.21/37,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,163.85

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