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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,263.16, 55,894.86 and 23,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,263.16, 55,894.86 and 23,383 is: 35,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,263.16 : 55,894.86 = 23,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,263.16/55,894.86 = 23,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,263.16x = 55,894.86 × 23,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,263.16x = 1,306,989,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,989,511.38/37,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,074.58

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