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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,763.16, 52,226.01 and 33,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,763.16, 52,226.01 and 33,170.46 is: 45,874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,763.16 : 52,226.01 = 33,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,763.16/52,226.01 = 33,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,763.16x = 52,226.01 × 33,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,763.16x = 1,732,360,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,360,775.66/37,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,874.36

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