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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,924.92, 52,320.06 and 23,775.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,924.92, 52,320.06 and 23,775.03 is: 32,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,924.92 : 52,320.06 = 23,775.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,924.92/52,320.06 = 23,775.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,924.92x = 52,320.06 × 23,775.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,924.92x = 1,243,910,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,910,996.10/37,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,799.30

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