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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,171.44, 51,306.42 and 23,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,171.44, 51,306.42 and 23,016.24 is: 31,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,171.44 : 51,306.42 = 23,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,171.44/51,306.42 = 23,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,171.44x = 51,306.42 × 23,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,171.44x = 1,180,880,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,880,876.26/37,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,768.50

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