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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,512.79, 51,794.75 and 23,192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,512.79, 51,794.75 and 23,192.25 is: 32,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,512.79 : 51,794.75 = 23,192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,512.79/51,794.75 = 23,192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,512.79x = 51,794.75 × 23,192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,512.79x = 1,201,236,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,236,734.88/37,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,022.06

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