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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,191.84, 51,309.90 and 23,759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,191.84, 51,309.90 and 23,759.61 is: 32,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,191.84 : 51,309.90 = 23,759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,191.84/51,309.90 = 23,759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,191.84x = 51,309.90 × 23,759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,191.84x = 1,219,103,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,103,213.14/37,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,778.78

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