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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,223.60, 52,205.20 and 37,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,223.60, 52,205.20 and 37,223.60 is: 52,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,223.60 : 52,205.20 = 37,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,223.60/52,205.20 = 37,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,223.60x = 52,205.20 × 37,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,223.60x = 1,943,265,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,265,482.72/37,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,205.20

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