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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,389.76, 51,580.64 and 23,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,389.76, 51,580.64 and 23,954.56 is: 33,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,389.76 : 51,580.64 = 23,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,389.76/51,580.64 = 23,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,389.76x = 51,580.64 × 23,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,389.76x = 1,235,591,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,591,535.72/37,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,046.25

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