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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,957.62, 51,005.28 and 22,626.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,957.62, 51,005.28 and 22,626.91 is: 31,227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,957.62 : 51,005.28 = 22,626.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,957.62/51,005.28 = 22,626.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,957.62x = 51,005.28 × 22,626.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,957.62x = 1,154,091,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,091,901.42/36,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,227.44

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