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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,510.62, 51,759.96 and 23,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,510.62, 51,759.96 and 23,173.62 is: 31,976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,510.62 : 51,759.96 = 23,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,510.62/51,759.96 = 23,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,510.62x = 51,759.96 × 23,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,510.62x = 1,199,465,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,465,644.26/37,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,976.69

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