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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,611.69, 51,909.45 and 23,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,611.69, 51,909.45 and 23,276.14 is: 32,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,611.69 : 51,909.45 = 23,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,611.69/51,909.45 = 23,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,611.69x = 51,909.45 × 23,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,611.69x = 1,208,251,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,251,625.52/37,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,124.36

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