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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,649.46, 52,010.31 and 30,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,649.46, 52,010.31 and 30,085.86 is: 41,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,649.46 : 52,010.31 = 30,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,649.46/52,010.31 = 30,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,649.46x = 52,010.31 × 30,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,649.46x = 1,564,774,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,774,905.22/37,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,561.68

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