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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,773.24, 52,117.74 and 23,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,773.24, 52,117.74 and 23,619 is: 32,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,773.24 : 52,117.74 = 23,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,773.24/52,117.74 = 23,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,773.24x = 52,117.74 × 23,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,773.24x = 1,230,968,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,968,901.06/37,773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,588.39

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