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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.68, 51,345.08 and 23,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.68, 51,345.08 and 23,068 is: 31,829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.68 : 51,345.08 = 23,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.68/51,345.08 = 23,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.68x = 51,345.08 × 23,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.68x = 1,184,428,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,428,305.44/37,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,829.48

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