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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,968.16, 51,081.12 and 32,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,968.16, 51,081.12 and 32,244.24 is: 44,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,968.16 : 51,081.12 = 32,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,968.16/51,081.12 = 32,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,968.16x = 51,081.12 × 32,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,968.16x = 1,647,071,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,071,892.75/36,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,553.80

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