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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,410.96, 51,632.76 and 23,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,410.96, 51,632.76 and 23,997.36 is: 33,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,410.96 : 51,632.76 = 23,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,410.96/51,632.76 = 23,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,410.96x = 51,632.76 × 23,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,410.96x = 1,239,049,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,049,929.51/37,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,119.97

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