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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,607.41, 51,879.85 and 31,636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,607.41, 51,879.85 and 31,636.90 is: 43,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,607.41 : 51,879.85 = 31,636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,607.41/51,879.85 = 31,636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,607.41x = 51,879.85 × 31,636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,607.41x = 1,641,317,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,317,626.47/37,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,643.46

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