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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,431.14, 51,642.43 and 23,283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,431.14, 51,642.43 and 23,283.07 is: 32,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,431.14 : 51,642.43 = 23,283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,431.14/51,642.43 = 23,283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,431.14x = 51,642.43 × 23,283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,431.14x = 1,202,394,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,394,125.35/37,431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,122.83

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