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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,396.33, 51,618.56 and 23,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,396.33, 51,618.56 and 23,060.68 is: 31,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,396.33 : 51,618.56 = 23,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,396.33/51,618.56 = 23,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,396.33x = 51,618.56 × 23,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,396.33x = 1,190,358,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,358,849.87/37,396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,830.90

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