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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,362.31, 51,560.97 and 23,031.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,362.31, 51,560.97 and 23,031.61 is: 31,784.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,362.31 : 51,560.97 = 23,031.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,362.31/51,560.97 = 23,031.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,362.31x = 51,560.97 × 23,031.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,362.31x = 1,187,532,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,532,152.26/37,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,784.23

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