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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,623.94, 78,162.82 and 37,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,623.94, 78,162.82 and 37,754.18 is: 52,115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,623.94 : 78,162.82 = 37,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,623.94/78,162.82 = 37,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,623.94x = 78,162.82 × 37,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,623.94x = 2,950,973,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,973,175.59/56,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,115.29

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