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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,851.68, 52,247.44 and 23,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,851.68, 52,247.44 and 23,695.52 is: 32,707.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,851.68 : 52,247.44 = 23,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,851.68/52,247.44 = 23,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,851.68x = 52,247.44 × 23,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,851.68x = 1,238,030,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,030,259.47/37,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,707.41

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