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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,835.50, 52,187.97 and 23,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,835.50, 52,187.97 and 23,663.74 is: 32,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,835.50 : 52,187.97 = 23,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,835.50/52,187.97 = 23,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,835.50x = 52,187.97 × 23,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,835.50x = 1,234,962,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,962,553.21/37,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,640.31

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