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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,284.71, 51,463.76 and 29,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,284.71, 51,463.76 and 29,783.30 is: 41,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,284.71 : 51,463.76 = 29,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,284.71/51,463.76 = 29,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,284.71x = 51,463.76 × 29,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,284.71x = 1,532,760,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,760,196.97/37,284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,109.62

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