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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,947.64, 50,971.51 and 22,608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,947.64, 50,971.51 and 22,608.15 is: 31,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,947.64 : 50,971.51 = 22,608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,947.64/50,971.51 = 22,608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,947.64x = 50,971.51 × 22,608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,947.64x = 1,152,371,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,371,380.92/36,947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,189.31

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