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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,759.28, 52,031.03 and 29,209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,759.28, 52,031.03 and 29,209.47 is: 40,249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,759.28 : 52,031.03 = 29,209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,759.28/52,031.03 = 29,209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,759.28x = 52,031.03 × 29,209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,759.28x = 1,519,798,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,798,663.81/37,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,249.68

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