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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,862.82, 52,251.03 and 23,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,862.82, 52,251.03 and 23,723.94 is: 32,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,862.82 : 52,251.03 = 23,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,862.82/52,251.03 = 23,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,862.82x = 52,251.03 × 23,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,862.82x = 1,239,600,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,600,300.66/37,862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,739.25

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