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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,197.09, 51,317.14 and 23,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,197.09, 51,317.14 and 23,764.86 is: 32,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,197.09 : 51,317.14 = 23,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,197.09/51,317.14 = 23,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,197.09x = 51,317.14 × 23,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,197.09x = 1,219,544,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,544,647.70/37,197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,786.02

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