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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,946.96, 52,381.58 and 33,961.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,946.96, 52,381.58 and 33,961.15 is: 46,879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,946.96 : 52,381.58 = 33,961.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,946.96/52,381.58 = 33,961.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,946.96x = 52,381.58 × 33,961.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,946.96x = 1,778,938,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,938,695.62/37,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,879.61

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