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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,394.88, 51,623.64 and 23,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,394.88, 51,623.64 and 23,252.28 is: 32,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,394.88 : 51,623.64 = 23,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,394.88/51,623.64 = 23,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,394.88x = 51,623.64 × 23,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,394.88x = 1,200,367,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,367,331.90/37,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,099.78

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