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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.76, 51,155.88 and 22,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.76, 51,155.88 and 22,923.92 is: 31,634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.76 : 51,155.88 = 22,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.76/51,155.88 = 22,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.76x = 51,155.88 × 22,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.76x = 1,172,693,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,693,300.65/37,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,634.77

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