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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,947.52, 50,993.37 and 23,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,947.52, 50,993.37 and 23,504.76 is: 32,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,947.52 : 50,993.37 = 23,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,947.52/50,993.37 = 23,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,947.52x = 50,993.37 × 23,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,947.52x = 1,198,586,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,586,923.44/36,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,440.25

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