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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,719.47, 52,031.21 and 23,547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,719.47, 52,031.21 and 23,547.71 is: 32,482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,719.47 : 52,031.21 = 23,547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,719.47/52,031.21 = 23,547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,719.47x = 52,031.21 × 23,547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,719.47x = 1,225,215,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,215,554.44/37,719.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,482.32

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