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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,971.28, 51,022.44 and 24,387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,971.28, 51,022.44 and 24,387.12 is: 33,655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,971.28 : 51,022.44 = 24,387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,971.28/51,022.44 = 24,387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,971.28x = 51,022.44 × 24,387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,971.28x = 1,244,290,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,290,366.97/36,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,655.59

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