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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,261.02, 51,442.11 and 23,121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,261.02, 51,442.11 and 23,121.66 is: 31,921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,261.02 : 51,442.11 = 23,121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,261.02/51,442.11 = 23,121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,261.02x = 51,442.11 × 23,121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,261.02x = 1,189,426,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,426,977.10/37,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,921.48

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