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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,262.16, 55,893.36 and 23,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,262.16, 55,893.36 and 23,382 is: 35,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,262.16 : 55,893.36 = 23,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,262.16/55,893.36 = 23,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,262.16x = 55,893.36 × 23,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,262.16x = 1,306,898,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,898,543.52/37,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,073.08

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