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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.03, 51,335.55 and 23,788.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.03, 51,335.55 and 23,788.14 is: 32,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.03 : 51,335.55 = 23,788.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.03/51,335.55 = 23,788.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.03x = 51,335.55 × 23,788.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.03x = 1,221,177,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,177,250.38/37,209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,819.38

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