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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.28, 52,418.12 and 33,980.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.28, 52,418.12 and 33,980.48 is: 46,915.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.28 : 52,418.12 = 33,980.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.28/52,418.12 = 33,980.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.28x = 52,418.12 × 33,980.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.28x = 1,781,192,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,192,878.30/37,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,915.13

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