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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,971.96, 51,043.92 and 24,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,971.96, 51,043.92 and 24,063.56 is: 33,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,971.96 : 51,043.92 = 24,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,971.96/51,043.92 = 24,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,971.96x = 51,043.92 × 24,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,971.96x = 1,228,298,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,298,431.56/36,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.43

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