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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,326.87, 55,858.80 and 23,293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,326.87, 55,858.80 and 23,293.50 is: 34,858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,326.87 : 55,858.80 = 23,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,326.87/55,858.80 = 23,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,326.87x = 55,858.80 × 23,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,326.87x = 1,301,146,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,146,957.80/37,326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,858.19

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