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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,835.99, 52,188.67 and 23,664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,835.99, 52,188.67 and 23,664.23 is: 32,641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,835.99 : 52,188.67 = 23,664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,835.99/52,188.67 = 23,664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,835.99x = 52,188.67 × 23,664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,835.99x = 1,235,004,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,004,571.95/37,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,641.00

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