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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,440.67, 51,679.56 and 23,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,440.67, 51,679.56 and 23,104.87 is: 31,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,440.67 : 51,679.56 = 23,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,440.67/51,679.56 = 23,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,440.67x = 51,679.56 × 23,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,440.67x = 1,194,049,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,049,515.46/37,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,891.78

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