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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,968.06, 51,016.95 and 22,627.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,968.06, 51,016.95 and 22,627.61 is: 31,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,968.06 : 51,016.95 = 22,627.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,968.06/51,016.95 = 22,627.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,968.06x = 51,016.95 × 22,627.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,968.06x = 1,154,391,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,391,377.09/36,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,226.72

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