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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,480.18, 51,713.60 and 23,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,480.18, 51,713.60 and 23,323 is: 32,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,480.18 : 51,713.60 = 23,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,480.18/51,713.60 = 23,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,480.18x = 51,713.60 × 23,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,480.18x = 1,206,116,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,116,292.80/37,480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,180.11

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