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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,298.98, 51,478.84 and 23,869.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,298.98, 51,478.84 and 23,869.59 is: 32,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,298.98 : 51,478.84 = 23,869.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,298.98/51,478.84 = 23,869.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,298.98x = 51,478.84 × 23,869.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,298.98x = 1,228,778,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,778,804.48/37,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,944.03

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