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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,147.41, 51,265.31 and 23,707.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,147.41, 51,265.31 and 23,707.89 is: 32,718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,147.41 : 51,265.31 = 23,707.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,147.41/51,265.31 = 23,707.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,147.41x = 51,265.31 × 23,707.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,147.41x = 1,215,392,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,392,211.76/37,147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,718.09

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