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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,143.91, 51,268.36 and 23,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,143.91, 51,268.36 and 23,008.60 is: 31,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,143.91 : 51,268.36 = 23,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,143.91/51,268.36 = 23,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,143.91x = 51,268.36 × 23,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,143.91x = 1,179,612,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,612,931.55/37,143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,757.91

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