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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,370.55, 51,569.42 and 23,223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,370.55, 51,569.42 and 23,223.09 is: 32,046.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,370.55 : 51,569.42 = 23,223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,370.55/51,569.42 = 23,223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,370.55x = 51,569.42 × 23,223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,370.55x = 1,197,601,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,601,165.79/37,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,046.66

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