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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,047.46, 55,691.61 and 29,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,047.46, 55,691.61 and 29,732.08 is: 44,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,047.46 : 55,691.61 = 29,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,047.46/55,691.61 = 29,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,047.46x = 55,691.61 × 29,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,047.46x = 1,655,827,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,827,403.85/37,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,694.76

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