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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,655.54, 52,018.72 and 30,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,655.54, 52,018.72 and 30,091.96 is: 41,570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,655.54 : 52,018.72 = 30,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,655.54/52,018.72 = 30,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,655.54x = 52,018.72 × 30,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,655.54x = 1,565,345,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,345,241.49/37,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,570.12

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