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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,167.52, 51,273.84 and 23,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,167.52, 51,273.84 and 23,015.20 is: 31,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,167.52 : 51,273.84 = 23,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,167.52/51,273.84 = 23,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,167.52x = 51,273.84 × 23,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,167.52x = 1,180,077,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,077,682.37/37,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,750.24

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