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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,440.85, 51,679.82 and 23,105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,440.85, 51,679.82 and 23,105.07 is: 31,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,440.85 : 51,679.82 = 23,105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,440.85/51,679.82 = 23,105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,440.85x = 51,679.82 × 23,105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,440.85x = 1,194,065,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,065,858.69/37,440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,892.06

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