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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,967.28, 52,419.48 and 33,981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,967.28, 52,419.48 and 33,981.48 is: 46,916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,967.28 : 52,419.48 = 33,981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,967.28/52,419.48 = 33,981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,967.28x = 52,419.48 × 33,981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,967.28x = 1,781,291,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,291,511.23/37,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,916.49

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