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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.65, 55,459.16 and 23,662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.65, 55,459.16 and 23,662.63 is: 35,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.65 : 55,459.16 = 23,662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.65/55,459.16 = 23,662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.65x = 55,459.16 × 23,662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.65x = 1,312,309,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,309,583.19/37,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,437.51

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