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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,573.94, 51,808.02 and 29,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,573.94, 51,808.02 and 29,995.99 is: 41,359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,573.94 : 51,808.02 = 29,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,573.94/51,808.02 = 29,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,573.94x = 51,808.02 × 29,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,573.94x = 1,554,032,849.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,032,849.84/37,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,359.33

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