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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.38, 52,044.87 and 23,557.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.38, 52,044.87 and 23,557.62 is: 32,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.38 : 52,044.87 = 23,557.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.38/52,044.87 = 23,557.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.38x = 52,044.87 × 23,557.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.38x = 1,226,053,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,053,282.73/37,729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,495.98

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