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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,465.94, 51,706.96 and 23,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,465.94, 51,706.96 and 23,124.90 is: 31,914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,465.94 : 51,706.96 = 23,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,465.94/51,706.96 = 23,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,465.94x = 51,706.96 × 23,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,465.94x = 1,195,718,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,718,279.30/37,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,914.81

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