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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,170.44, 51,305.04 and 23,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,170.44, 51,305.04 and 23,015.24 is: 31,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,170.44 : 51,305.04 = 23,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,170.44/51,305.04 = 23,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,170.44x = 51,305.04 × 23,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,170.44x = 1,180,797,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,797,808.81/37,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,767.12

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