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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,359.81, 51,557.52 and 23,029.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,359.81, 51,557.52 and 23,029.11 is: 31,780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,359.81 : 51,557.52 = 23,029.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,359.81/51,557.52 = 23,029.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,359.81x = 51,557.52 × 23,029.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,359.81x = 1,187,323,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,323,765.59/37,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,780.78

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