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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,847.68, 52,241.92 and 23,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,847.68, 52,241.92 and 23,691.52 is: 32,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,847.68 : 52,241.92 = 23,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,847.68/52,241.92 = 23,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,847.68x = 52,241.92 × 23,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,847.68x = 1,237,690,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,690,492.52/37,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,701.89

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