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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,737.06, 57,623.97 and 37,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,737.06, 57,623.97 and 37,253.17 is: 51,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,737.06 : 57,623.97 = 37,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,737.06/57,623.97 = 37,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,737.06x = 57,623.97 × 37,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,737.06x = 2,146,675,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,675,550.48/41,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,433.32

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