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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,235.06, 51,436.68 and 33,871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,235.06, 51,436.68 and 33,871.94 is: 46,790.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,235.06 : 51,436.68 = 33,871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,235.06/51,436.68 = 33,871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,235.06x = 51,436.68 × 33,871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,235.06x = 1,742,260,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,260,138.76/37,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,790.85

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