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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,406.13, 51,639.18 and 23,263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,406.13, 51,639.18 and 23,263.53 is: 32,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,406.13 : 51,639.18 = 23,263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,406.13/51,639.18 = 23,263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,406.13x = 51,639.18 × 23,263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,406.13x = 1,201,309,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,309,613.11/37,406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,115.31

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