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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,011.48, 51,061.50 and 23,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,011.48, 51,061.50 and 23,580.33 is: 32,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,011.48 : 51,061.50 = 23,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,011.48/51,061.50 = 23,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,011.48x = 51,061.50 × 23,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,011.48x = 1,204,047,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,047,020.30/37,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,531.72

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