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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,254.62, 51,402.36 and 23,637.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,254.62, 51,402.36 and 23,637.69 is: 32,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,254.62 : 51,402.36 = 23,637.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,254.62/51,402.36 = 23,637.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,254.62x = 51,402.36 × 23,637.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,254.62x = 1,215,033,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,033,050.95/37,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,614.30

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