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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069, 51,155.22 and 23,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069, 51,155.22 and 23,821 is: 32,872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069 : 51,155.22 = 23,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069/51,155.22 = 23,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069x = 51,155.22 × 23,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069x = 1,218,568,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,568,495.62/37,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,872.98

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