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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.72, 51,130.38 and 33,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.72, 51,130.38 and 33,047.98 is: 45,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.72 : 51,130.38 = 33,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.72/51,130.38 = 33,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.72x = 51,130.38 × 33,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.72x = 1,689,755,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,755,775.63/37,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,627.49

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