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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,316.70, 51,489.27 and 23,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,316.70, 51,489.27 and 23,161.14 is: 31,957.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,316.70 : 51,489.27 = 23,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,316.70/51,489.27 = 23,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,316.70x = 51,489.27 × 23,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,316.70x = 1,192,550,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,550,190.97/37,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,957.55

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