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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,985.66, 75,942.39 and 37,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,985.66, 75,942.39 and 37,049.56 is: 51,170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,985.66 : 75,942.39 = 37,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,985.66/75,942.39 = 37,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,985.66x = 75,942.39 × 37,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,985.66x = 2,813,632,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,632,134.85/54,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,170.29

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