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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.02, 55,783.55 and 23,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.02, 55,783.55 and 23,347.74 is: 35,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.02 : 55,783.55 = 23,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.02/55,783.55 = 23,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.02x = 55,783.55 × 23,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.02x = 1,302,419,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,419,821.68/37,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,021.62

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