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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,970.28, 52,423.62 and 33,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,970.28, 52,423.62 and 33,984.48 is: 46,920.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,970.28 : 52,423.62 = 33,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,970.28/52,423.62 = 33,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,970.28x = 52,423.62 × 33,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,970.28x = 1,781,589,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,589,465.42/37,970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,920.63

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