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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,145.41, 51,270.43 and 23,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,145.41, 51,270.43 and 23,010.10 is: 31,759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,145.41 : 51,270.43 = 23,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,145.41/51,270.43 = 23,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,145.41x = 51,270.43 × 23,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,145.41x = 1,179,737,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,737,721.34/37,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,759.99

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