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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162.44, 51,294 and 23,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162.44, 51,294 and 23,007.24 is: 31,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162.44 : 51,294 = 23,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162.44/51,294 = 23,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162.44x = 51,294 × 23,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162.44x = 1,180,133,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,133,368.56/37,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,756.08

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