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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,366.83, 51,526.67 and 23,938.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,366.83, 51,526.67 and 23,938.65 is: 33,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,366.83 : 51,526.67 = 23,938.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,366.83/51,526.67 = 23,938.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,366.83x = 51,526.67 × 23,938.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,366.83x = 1,233,478,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,478,799.10/37,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,009.99

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