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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,580.76, 51,805.98 and 29,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,580.76, 51,805.98 and 29,607.12 is: 40,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,580.76 : 51,805.98 = 29,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,580.76/51,805.98 = 29,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,580.76x = 51,805.98 × 29,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,580.76x = 1,533,825,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,825,866.58/37,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,814.13

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