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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,767.18, 52,105.74 and 23,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,767.18, 52,105.74 and 23,421.84 is: 32,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,767.18 : 52,105.74 = 23,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,767.18/52,105.74 = 23,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,767.18x = 52,105.74 × 23,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,767.18x = 1,220,412,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,412,305.36/37,767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,314.10

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