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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,230.27, 51,336.06 and 34,868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,230.27, 51,336.06 and 34,868.31 is: 48,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,230.27 : 51,336.06 = 34,868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,230.27/51,336.06 = 34,868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,230.27x = 51,336.06 × 34,868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,230.27x = 1,790,001,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,001,654.26/37,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,079.20

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