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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,720.47, 52,032.59 and 23,548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,720.47, 52,032.59 and 23,548.71 is: 32,483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,720.47 : 52,032.59 = 23,548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,720.47/52,032.59 = 23,548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,720.47x = 52,032.59 × 23,548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,720.47x = 1,225,300,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,300,112.30/37,720.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,483.70

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