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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.16, 55,899.36 and 23,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.16, 55,899.36 and 23,386 is: 35,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.16 : 55,899.36 = 23,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.16/55,899.36 = 23,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.16x = 55,899.36 × 23,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.16x = 1,307,262,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,262,432.96/37,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.08

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