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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,755.36, 52,122.42 and 23,612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,755.36, 52,122.42 and 23,612.76 is: 32,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,755.36 : 52,122.42 = 23,612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,755.36/52,122.42 = 23,612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,755.36x = 52,122.42 × 23,612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,755.36x = 1,230,754,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,754,194.08/37,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,598.13

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