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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,611.52, 51,893.55 and 23,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,611.52, 51,893.55 and 23,264.46 is: 32,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,611.52 : 51,893.55 = 23,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,611.52/51,893.55 = 23,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,611.52x = 51,893.55 × 23,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,611.52x = 1,207,275,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,275,418.23/37,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,098.56

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