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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,370.77, 51,542.49 and 23,943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,370.77, 51,542.49 and 23,943.27 is: 33,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,370.77 : 51,542.49 = 23,943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,370.77/51,542.49 = 23,943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,370.77x = 51,542.49 × 23,943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,370.77x = 1,234,095,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,095,883.40/37,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,023.03

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