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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,675.13, 51,991.88 and 23,536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,675.13, 51,991.88 and 23,536.17 is: 32,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,675.13 : 51,991.88 = 23,536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,675.13/51,991.88 = 23,536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,675.13x = 51,991.88 × 23,536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,675.13x = 1,223,689,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,689,608.62/37,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,480.04

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