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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,926, 56,863.08 and 23,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,926, 56,863.08 and 23,140.08 is: 34,694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,926 : 56,863.08 = 23,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,926/56,863.08 = 23,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,926x = 56,863.08 × 23,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,926x = 1,315,816,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,816,220.25/37,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,694.31

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