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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,935, 52,175.34 and 33,211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,935, 52,175.34 and 33,211.08 is: 45,678.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,935 : 52,175.34 = 33,211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,935/52,175.34 = 33,211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,935x = 52,175.34 × 33,211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,935x = 1,732,799,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,799,390.77/37,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,678.12

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