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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,059.33, 51,274.77 and 32,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,059.33, 51,274.77 and 32,357.28 is: 44,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,059.33 : 51,274.77 = 32,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,059.33/51,274.77 = 32,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,059.33x = 51,274.77 × 32,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,059.33x = 1,659,112,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,112,089.83/37,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,769.08

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