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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,413.72, 51,620.10 and 23,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,413.72, 51,620.10 and 23,068.68 is: 31,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,413.72 : 51,620.10 = 23,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,413.72/51,620.10 = 23,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,413.72x = 51,620.10 × 23,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,413.72x = 1,190,807,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,807,568.47/37,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,828.10

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