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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,366.57, 55,991.47 and 23,486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,366.57, 55,991.47 and 23,486.41 is: 35,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,366.57 : 55,991.47 = 23,486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,366.57/55,991.47 = 23,486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,366.57x = 55,991.47 × 23,486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,366.57x = 1,315,038,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,038,620.92/37,366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,192.92

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