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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,187.76, 51,316.56 and 23,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,187.76, 51,316.56 and 23,759.04 is: 32,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,187.76 : 51,316.56 = 23,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,187.76/51,316.56 = 23,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,187.76x = 51,316.56 × 23,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,187.76x = 1,219,232,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,232,201.70/37,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,785.85

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