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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.70, 55,886.10 and 33,345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.70, 55,886.10 and 33,345.10 is: 49,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.70 : 55,886.10 = 33,345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.70/55,886.10 = 33,345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.70x = 55,886.10 × 33,345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.70x = 1,863,527,593.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,527,593.11/37,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,985.05

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