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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.72, 52,050.90 and 23,557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.72, 52,050.90 and 23,557.96 is: 32,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.72 : 52,050.90 = 23,557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.72/52,050.90 = 23,557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.72x = 52,050.90 × 23,557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.72x = 1,226,213,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,213,020.16/37,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,499.92

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