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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,206.08, 51,323.94 and 23,569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,206.08, 51,323.94 and 23,569.15 is: 32,512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,206.08 : 51,323.94 = 23,569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,206.08/51,323.94 = 23,569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,206.08x = 51,323.94 × 23,569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,206.08x = 1,209,661,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,661,512.14/37,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,512.47

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