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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,965, 56,897.46 and 33,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,965, 56,897.46 and 33,011.04 is: 49,473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,965 : 56,897.46 = 33,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,965/56,897.46 = 33,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,965x = 56,897.46 × 33,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,965x = 1,878,244,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,244,327.96/37,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,473.05

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