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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,499.56, 51,759.66 and 23,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,499.56, 51,759.66 and 23,344 is: 32,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,499.56 : 51,759.66 = 23,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,499.56/51,759.66 = 23,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,499.56x = 51,759.66 × 23,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,499.56x = 1,208,277,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,277,503.04/37,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,221.11

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