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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,464.56, 51,711.36 and 23,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,464.56, 51,711.36 and 23,309.04 is: 32,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,464.56 : 51,711.36 = 23,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,464.56/51,711.36 = 23,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,464.56x = 51,711.36 × 23,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,464.56x = 1,205,342,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,342,158.69/37,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,172.86

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