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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,592.62, 51,759.46 and 31,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,592.62, 51,759.46 and 31,916.14 is: 43,943.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,592.62 : 51,759.46 = 31,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,592.62/51,759.46 = 31,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,592.62x = 51,759.46 × 31,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,592.62x = 1,651,962,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,962,171.68/37,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,943.79

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