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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,039.14, 51,122.34 and 23,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,039.14, 51,122.34 and 23,607.72 is: 32,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,039.14 : 51,122.34 = 23,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,039.14/51,122.34 = 23,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,039.14x = 51,122.34 × 23,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,039.14x = 1,206,881,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,881,888.46/37,039.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,583.96

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