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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.02, 51,007.47 and 23,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.02, 51,007.47 and 23,545.08 is: 32,466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.02 : 51,007.47 = 23,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.02/51,007.47 = 23,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.02x = 51,007.47 × 23,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.02x = 1,200,974,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,974,961.75/36,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,466.66

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