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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,010.23, 51,059.78 and 23,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,010.23, 51,059.78 and 23,579.08 is: 32,529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,010.23 : 51,059.78 = 23,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,010.23/51,059.78 = 23,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,010.23x = 51,059.78 × 23,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,010.23x = 1,203,942,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,942,519.51/37,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,529.99

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