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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,444.72, 55,826.37 and 33,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,444.72, 55,826.37 and 33,237.44 is: 49,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,444.72 : 55,826.37 = 33,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,444.72/55,826.37 = 33,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,444.72x = 55,826.37 × 33,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,444.72x = 1,855,525,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,525,623.29/37,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,553.73

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