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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,170.90, 51,280.29 and 23,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,170.90, 51,280.29 and 23,013.72 is: 31,749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,170.90 : 51,280.29 = 23,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,170.90/51,280.29 = 23,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,170.90x = 51,280.29 × 23,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,170.90x = 1,180,150,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,150,235.58/37,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,749.30

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