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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,219.32, 51,323.24 and 23,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,219.32, 51,323.24 and 23,791.16 is: 32,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,219.32 : 51,323.24 = 23,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,219.32/51,323.24 = 23,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,219.32x = 51,323.24 × 23,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,219.32x = 1,221,039,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,039,414.56/37,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,806.60

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