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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.28, 51,023.82 and 24,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.28, 51,023.82 and 24,388.12 is: 33,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.28 : 51,023.82 = 24,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.28/51,023.82 = 24,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.28x = 51,023.82 × 24,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.28x = 1,244,375,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,375,045.02/36,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,656.97

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