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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,164.72, 55,762.68 and 23,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,164.72, 55,762.68 and 23,136.48 is: 34,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,164.72 : 55,762.68 = 23,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,164.72/55,762.68 = 23,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,164.72x = 55,762.68 × 23,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,164.72x = 1,290,152,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,152,130.57/37,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,714.43

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