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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,254.39, 55,936.26 and 23,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,254.39, 55,936.26 and 23,274 is: 34,945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,254.39 : 55,936.26 = 23,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,254.39/55,936.26 = 23,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,254.39x = 55,936.26 × 23,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,254.39x = 1,301,860,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,860,515.24/37,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,945.16

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