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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,311.22, 51,483.36 and 23,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,311.22, 51,483.36 and 23,183.20 is: 31,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,311.22 : 51,483.36 = 23,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,311.22/51,483.36 = 23,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,311.22x = 51,483.36 × 23,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,311.22x = 1,193,549,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,549,031.55/37,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,989.01

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