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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,770.24, 52,113.60 and 23,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,770.24, 52,113.60 and 23,616 is: 32,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,770.24 : 52,113.60 = 23,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,770.24/52,113.60 = 23,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,770.24x = 52,113.60 × 23,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,770.24x = 1,230,714,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,714,777.60/37,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,584.25

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