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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,247.84, 51,421.92 and 23,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,247.84, 51,421.92 and 23,112.80 is: 31,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,247.84 : 51,421.92 = 23,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,247.84/51,421.92 = 23,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,247.84x = 51,421.92 × 23,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,247.84x = 1,188,504,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,504,552.58/37,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,908.01

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