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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,831.73, 52,161.53 and 23,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,831.73, 52,161.53 and 23,659.97 is: 32,621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,831.73 : 52,161.53 = 23,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,831.73/52,161.53 = 23,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,831.73x = 52,161.53 × 23,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,831.73x = 1,234,140,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,140,140.18/37,831.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,621.83

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