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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,932.92, 52,331.10 and 23,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,932.92, 52,331.10 and 23,783.06 is: 32,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,932.92 : 52,331.10 = 23,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,932.92/52,331.10 = 23,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,932.92x = 52,331.10 × 23,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,932.92x = 1,244,593,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,593,691.17/37,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,810.38

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