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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,761.28, 52,033.78 and 29,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,761.28, 52,033.78 and 29,211.48 is: 40,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,761.28 : 52,033.78 = 29,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,761.28/52,033.78 = 29,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,761.28x = 52,033.78 × 29,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,761.28x = 1,519,983,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,983,723.79/37,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,252.44

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