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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,982.47, 52,430.34 and 33,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,982.47, 52,430.34 and 33,996.46 is: 46,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,982.47 : 52,430.34 = 33,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,982.47/52,430.34 = 33,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,982.47x = 52,430.34 × 33,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,982.47x = 1,782,445,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,445,956.60/37,982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,928.12

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