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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,393.74, 51,609.06 and 23,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,393.74, 51,609.06 and 23,251.14 is: 32,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,393.74 : 51,609.06 = 23,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,393.74/51,609.06 = 23,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,393.74x = 51,609.06 × 23,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,393.74x = 1,199,969,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,969,479.33/37,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,090.12

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