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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.25, 52,014.35 and 30,098.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.25, 52,014.35 and 30,098.42 is: 41,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.25 : 52,014.35 = 30,098.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.25/52,014.35 = 30,098.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.25x = 52,014.35 × 30,098.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.25x = 1,565,549,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,549,731.87/37,729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,494.32

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