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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,945.17, 53,751.33 and 37,170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,945.17, 53,751.33 and 37,170.29 is: 51,301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,945.17 : 53,751.33 = 37,170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,945.17/53,751.33 = 37,170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,945.17x = 53,751.33 × 37,170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,945.17x = 1,997,952,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,952,475.03/38,945.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,301.67

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