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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,991.21, 52,422.32 and 23,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,991.21, 52,422.32 and 23,848.61 is: 32,907.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,991.21 : 52,422.32 = 23,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,991.21/52,422.32 = 23,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,991.21x = 52,422.32 × 23,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,991.21x = 1,250,199,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,199,262.49/37,991.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,907.60

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