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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.63, 51,089.97 and 23,598.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.63, 51,089.97 and 23,598.91 is: 32,577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.63 : 51,089.97 = 23,598.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.63/51,089.97 = 23,598.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.63x = 51,089.97 × 23,598.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.63x = 1,205,667,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,667,603.93/37,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,577.13

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