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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,242.76, 55,830.10 and 33,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,242.76, 55,830.10 and 33,996.28 is: 50,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,242.76 : 55,830.10 = 33,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,242.76/55,830.10 = 33,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,242.76x = 55,830.10 × 33,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,242.76x = 1,898,015,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,015,712.03/37,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,963.35

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