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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,307.20, 55,951.58 and 23,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,307.20, 55,951.58 and 23,260 is: 34,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,307.20 : 55,951.58 = 23,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,307.20/55,951.58 = 23,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,307.20x = 55,951.58 × 23,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,307.20x = 1,301,433,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,433,750.80/37,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,884.25

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