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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,553.67, 51,804.09 and 23,221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,553.67, 51,804.09 and 23,221.53 is: 32,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,553.67 : 51,804.09 = 23,221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,553.67/51,804.09 = 23,221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,553.67x = 51,804.09 × 23,221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,553.67x = 1,202,970,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,970,230.06/37,553.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,033.36

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