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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,836, 52,126.74 and 29,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,836, 52,126.74 and 29,875.32 is: 41,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,836 : 52,126.74 = 29,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,836/52,126.74 = 29,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,836x = 52,126.74 × 29,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,836x = 1,557,303,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,303,038.06/37,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,159.29

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