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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,947.78, 52,382.70 and 33,961.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,947.78, 52,382.70 and 33,961.97 is: 46,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,947.78 : 52,382.70 = 33,961.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,947.78/52,382.70 = 33,961.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,947.78x = 52,382.70 × 33,961.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,947.78x = 1,779,019,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,019,816.88/37,947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,880.73

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