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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.68, 55,721.44 and 32,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.68, 55,721.44 and 32,901.14 is: 49,111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.68 : 55,721.44 = 32,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.68/55,721.44 = 32,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.68x = 55,721.44 × 32,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.68x = 1,833,298,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,298,898.44/37,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,111.03

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