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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,666.72, 51,963.62 and 23,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,666.72, 51,963.62 and 23,322.72 is: 32,175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,666.72 : 51,963.62 = 23,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,666.72/51,963.62 = 23,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,666.72x = 51,963.62 × 23,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,666.72x = 1,211,932,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,932,959.45/37,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,175.17

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