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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,032.97, 51,129.35 and 33,047.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,032.97, 51,129.35 and 33,047.23 is: 45,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,032.97 : 51,129.35 = 33,047.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,032.97/51,129.35 = 33,047.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,032.97x = 51,129.35 × 33,047.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,032.97x = 1,689,683,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,683,389.20/37,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,626.46

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