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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,886.26, 52,305.44 and 33,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,886.26, 52,305.44 and 33,682.88 is: 46,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,886.26 : 52,305.44 = 33,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,886.26/52,305.44 = 33,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,886.26x = 52,305.44 × 33,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,886.26x = 1,761,797,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,797,858.87/37,886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,502.29

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