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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,755.88, 52,082.62 and 23,410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,755.88, 52,082.62 and 23,410.87 is: 32,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,755.88 : 52,082.62 = 23,410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,755.88/52,082.62 = 23,410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,755.88x = 52,082.62 × 23,410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,755.88x = 1,219,299,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,299,257.35/37,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,294.29

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