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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,719.97, 52,031.90 and 23,548.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,719.97, 52,031.90 and 23,548.21 is: 32,483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,719.97 : 52,031.90 = 23,548.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,719.97/52,031.90 = 23,548.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,719.97x = 52,031.90 × 23,548.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,719.97x = 1,225,257,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,257,847.74/37,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,483.01

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