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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,347.65, 51,519.72 and 23,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,347.65, 51,519.72 and 23,904.44 is: 32,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,347.65 : 51,519.72 = 23,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,347.65/51,519.72 = 23,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,347.65x = 51,519.72 × 23,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,347.65x = 1,231,550,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,550,055.56/37,347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,975.30

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