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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,189.10, 76,187.91 and 37,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,189.10, 76,187.91 and 37,033.29 is: 51,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,189.10 : 76,187.91 = 37,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,189.10/76,187.91 = 37,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,189.10x = 76,187.91 × 37,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,189.10x = 2,821,488,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,488,965.52/55,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,124.03

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