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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.80, 52,247.28 and 34,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.80, 52,247.28 and 34,729.24 is: 47,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.80 : 52,247.28 = 34,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.80/52,247.28 = 34,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.80x = 52,247.28 × 34,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.80x = 1,814,508,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,508,326.47/37,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,868.88

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