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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.73, 51,289.92 and 23,539.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.73, 51,289.92 and 23,539.97 is: 32,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.73 : 51,289.92 = 23,539.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.73/51,289.92 = 23,539.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.73x = 51,289.92 × 23,539.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.73x = 1,207,362,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,362,921.65/37,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,490.29

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