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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,772.24, 52,116.36 and 23,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,772.24, 52,116.36 and 23,618 is: 32,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,772.24 : 52,116.36 = 23,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,772.24/52,116.36 = 23,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,772.24x = 52,116.36 × 23,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,772.24x = 1,230,884,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,884,190.48/37,772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,587.01

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