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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.28, 51,034.38 and 23,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.28, 51,034.38 and 23,554.44 is: 32,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.28 : 51,034.38 = 23,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.28/51,034.38 = 23,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.28x = 51,034.38 × 23,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.28x = 1,202,086,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,086,241.65/36,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,508.78

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