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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,325.04, 51,519.96 and 23,198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,325.04, 51,519.96 and 23,198.64 is: 32,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,325.04 : 51,519.96 = 23,198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,325.04/51,519.96 = 23,198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,325.04x = 51,519.96 × 23,198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,325.04x = 1,195,193,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,193,004.85/37,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,021.21

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