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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,969.78, 52,422.93 and 33,983.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,969.78, 52,422.93 and 33,983.98 is: 46,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,969.78 : 52,422.93 = 33,983.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,969.78/52,422.93 = 33,983.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,969.78x = 52,422.93 × 33,983.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,969.78x = 1,781,539,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,539,804.66/37,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,919.94

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