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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,694.67, 52,018.83 and 23,555.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,694.67, 52,018.83 and 23,555.67 is: 32,506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,694.67 : 52,018.83 = 23,555.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,694.67/52,018.83 = 23,555.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,694.67x = 52,018.83 × 23,555.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,694.67x = 1,225,338,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,338,393.27/37,694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,506.94

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