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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,474.44, 51,718.68 and 23,133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,474.44, 51,718.68 and 23,133.39 is: 31,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,474.44 : 51,718.68 = 23,133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,474.44/51,718.68 = 23,133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,474.44x = 51,718.68 × 23,133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,474.44x = 1,196,428,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,428,394.73/37,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,926.52

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