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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,412.02, 51,581.90 and 23,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,412.02, 51,581.90 and 23,961.16 is: 33,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,412.02 : 51,581.90 = 23,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,412.02/51,581.90 = 23,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,412.02x = 51,581.90 × 23,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,412.02x = 1,235,962,159.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,962,159.00/37,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,036.50

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