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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,991.60, 56,987.40 and 36,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,991.60, 56,987.40 and 36,177.20 is: 54,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,991.60 : 56,987.40 = 36,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,991.60/56,987.40 = 36,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,991.60x = 56,987.40 × 36,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,991.60x = 2,061,644,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,644,567.28/37,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,265.80

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