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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,164.44, 51,296.76 and 23,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,164.44, 51,296.76 and 23,009.24 is: 31,758.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,164.44 : 51,296.76 = 23,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,164.44/51,296.76 = 23,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,164.44x = 51,296.76 × 23,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,164.44x = 1,180,299,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,299,462.06/37,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,758.84

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