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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,311.76, 51,524.44 and 23,704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,311.76, 51,524.44 and 23,704.19 is: 32,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,311.76 : 51,524.44 = 23,704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,311.76/51,524.44 = 23,704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,311.76x = 51,524.44 × 23,704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,311.76x = 1,221,345,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,345,281.56/37,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,733.52

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