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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,759.31, 52,094.87 and 23,413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,759.31, 52,094.87 and 23,413.97 is: 32,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,759.31 : 52,094.87 = 23,413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,759.31/52,094.87 = 23,413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,759.31x = 52,094.87 × 23,413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,759.31x = 1,219,747,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,747,824.30/37,759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,303.24

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