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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,169.44, 51,303.66 and 23,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,169.44, 51,303.66 and 23,014.24 is: 31,765.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,169.44 : 51,303.66 = 23,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,169.44/51,303.66 = 23,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,169.44x = 51,303.66 × 23,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,169.44x = 1,180,714,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,714,744.12/37,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,765.74

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