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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,975.34, 51,049.81 and 32,989.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,975.34, 51,049.81 and 32,989.54 is: 45,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,975.34 : 51,049.81 = 32,989.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,975.34/51,049.81 = 32,989.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,975.34x = 51,049.81 × 32,989.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,975.34x = 1,684,109,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,109,748.99/36,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,546.84

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