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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,512.16, 51,718.08 and 23,339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,512.16, 51,718.08 and 23,339.68 is: 32,178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,512.16 : 51,718.08 = 23,339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,512.16/51,718.08 = 23,339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,512.16x = 51,718.08 × 23,339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,512.16x = 1,207,083,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,083,437.41/37,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,178.46

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