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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,635.84, 51,936.68 and 23,291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,635.84, 51,936.68 and 23,291.85 is: 32,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,635.84 : 51,936.68 = 23,291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,635.84/51,936.68 = 23,291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,635.84x = 51,936.68 × 23,291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,635.84x = 1,209,701,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,701,580.30/37,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,142.28

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