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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,675.08, 52,010.82 and 29,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,675.08, 52,010.82 and 29,158.20 is: 40,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,675.08 : 52,010.82 = 29,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,675.08/52,010.82 = 29,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,675.08x = 52,010.82 × 29,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,675.08x = 1,516,541,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,541,891.72/37,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,253.18

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