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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,406.20, 51,573.86 and 23,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,406.20, 51,573.86 and 23,955.34 is: 33,028.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,406.20 : 51,573.86 = 23,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,406.20/51,573.86 = 23,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,406.20x = 51,573.86 × 23,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,406.20x = 1,235,469,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,469,351.41/37,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,028.46

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