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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.59, 52,070.94 and 23,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.59, 52,070.94 and 23,385.60 is: 32,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.59 : 52,070.94 = 23,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.59/52,070.94 = 23,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.59x = 52,070.94 × 23,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.59x = 1,217,710,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,710,174.46/37,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,274.67

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