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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,891.88, 52,313.20 and 33,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,891.88, 52,313.20 and 33,688.52 is: 46,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,891.88 : 52,313.20 = 33,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,891.88/52,313.20 = 33,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,891.88x = 52,313.20 × 33,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,891.88x = 1,762,354,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,354,284.46/37,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,510.08

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