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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,828.20, 52,179.66 and 23,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,828.20, 52,179.66 and 23,493 is: 32,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,828.20 : 52,179.66 = 23,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,828.20/52,179.66 = 23,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,828.20x = 52,179.66 × 23,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,828.20x = 1,225,856,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,856,752.38/37,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,405.90

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