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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,768.48, 56,565.04 and 36,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,768.48, 56,565.04 and 36,456.48 is: 54,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,768.48 : 56,565.04 = 36,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,768.48/56,565.04 = 36,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,768.48x = 56,565.04 × 36,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,768.48x = 2,062,162,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,162,249.46/37,768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,600.09

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