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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,984.74, 51,034.20 and 22,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,984.74, 51,034.20 and 22,650.98 is: 31,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,984.74 : 51,034.20 = 22,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,984.74/51,034.20 = 22,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,984.74x = 51,034.20 × 22,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,984.74x = 1,155,974,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,974,643.52/36,984.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.45

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