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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,920.06, 52,307.10 and 23,748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,920.06, 52,307.10 and 23,748.30 is: 32,758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,920.06 : 52,307.10 = 23,748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,920.06/52,307.10 = 23,748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,920.06x = 52,307.10 × 23,748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,920.06x = 1,242,204,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,204,702.93/37,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,758.51

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