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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.83, 51,511.41 and 22,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.83, 51,511.41 and 22,987.36 is: 31,720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.83 : 51,511.41 = 22,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.83/51,511.41 = 22,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.83x = 51,511.41 × 22,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.83x = 1,184,111,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,111,068.22/37,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,720.24

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