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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,309.20, 55,954.58 and 23,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,309.20, 55,954.58 and 23,262 is: 34,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,309.20 : 55,954.58 = 23,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,309.20/55,954.58 = 23,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,309.20x = 55,954.58 × 23,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,309.20x = 1,301,615,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,615,439.96/37,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,887.25

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