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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,373.24, 51,558.87 and 23,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,373.24, 51,558.87 and 23,754 is: 32,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,373.24 : 51,558.87 = 23,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,373.24/51,558.87 = 23,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,373.24x = 51,558.87 × 23,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,373.24x = 1,224,729,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,729,397.98/37,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,770.22

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