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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,394.76, 51,628.68 and 23,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,394.76, 51,628.68 and 23,266.74 is: 32,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,394.76 : 51,628.68 = 23,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,394.76/51,628.68 = 23,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,394.76x = 51,628.68 × 23,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,394.76x = 1,201,231,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,231,074.10/37,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,122.98

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