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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,140.91, 51,264.22 and 23,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,140.91, 51,264.22 and 23,005.60 is: 31,753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,140.91 : 51,264.22 = 23,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,140.91/51,264.22 = 23,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,140.91x = 51,264.22 × 23,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,140.91x = 1,179,364,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,364,139.63/37,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,753.78

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