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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,895.97, 52,265.62 and 33,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,895.97, 52,265.62 and 33,348.84 is: 45,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,895.97 : 52,265.62 = 33,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,895.97/52,265.62 = 33,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,895.97x = 52,265.62 × 33,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,895.97x = 1,742,997,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,997,798.88/37,895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,994.28

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