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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.16, 55,509.81 and 23,892.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.16, 55,509.81 and 23,892.75 is: 35,815.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.16 : 55,509.81 = 23,892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.16/55,509.81 = 23,892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.16x = 55,509.81 × 23,892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.16x = 1,326,282,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,282,151.65/37,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,815.31

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