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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,976.28, 51,033 and 23,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,976.28, 51,033 and 23,553.44 is: 32,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,976.28 : 51,033 = 23,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,976.28/51,033 = 23,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,976.28x = 51,033 × 23,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,976.28x = 1,202,002,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,002,703.52/36,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,507.40

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