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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,952.71, 50,964.99 and 33,453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,952.71, 50,964.99 and 33,453.51 is: 46,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,952.71 : 50,964.99 = 33,453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,952.71/50,964.99 = 33,453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,952.71x = 50,964.99 × 33,453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,952.71x = 1,704,957,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,957,802.61/36,952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,138.91

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