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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,923.96, 52,310.70 and 23,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,923.96, 52,310.70 and 23,019.96 is: 31,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,923.96 : 52,310.70 = 23,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,923.96/52,310.70 = 23,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,923.96x = 52,310.70 × 23,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,923.96x = 1,204,190,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,190,221.57/37,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.76

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