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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,011.23, 51,061.15 and 23,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,011.23, 51,061.15 and 23,580.08 is: 32,531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,011.23 : 51,061.15 = 23,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,011.23/51,061.15 = 23,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,011.23x = 51,061.15 × 23,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,011.23x = 1,204,026,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,026,001.89/37,011.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,531.37

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