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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,425.88, 51,557.26 and 32,030.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,425.88, 51,557.26 and 32,030.99 is: 44,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,425.88 : 51,557.26 = 32,030.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,425.88/51,557.26 = 32,030.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,425.88x = 51,557.26 × 32,030.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,425.88x = 1,651,429,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,429,919.33/37,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,125.35

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