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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,709.28, 52,041.60 and 23,371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,709.28, 52,041.60 and 23,371.93 is: 32,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,709.28 : 52,041.60 = 23,371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,709.28/52,041.60 = 23,371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,709.28x = 52,041.60 × 23,371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,709.28x = 1,216,312,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,312,632.29/37,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,254.99

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