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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,971.24, 51,039.11 and 22,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,971.24, 51,039.11 and 22,832.28 is: 31,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,971.24 : 51,039.11 = 22,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,971.24/51,039.11 = 22,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,971.24x = 51,039.11 × 22,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,971.24x = 1,165,339,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,339,307.55/36,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,520.16

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