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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,058.88, 51,221.25 and 32,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,058.88, 51,221.25 and 32,779.65 is: 45,306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,058.88 : 51,221.25 = 32,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,058.88/51,221.25 = 32,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,058.88x = 51,221.25 × 32,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,058.88x = 1,679,014,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,014,647.56/37,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,306.68

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