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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.24, 51,033.54 and 23,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.24, 51,033.54 and 23,560.08 is: 32,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.24 : 51,033.54 = 23,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.24/51,033.54 = 23,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.24x = 51,033.54 × 23,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.24x = 1,202,354,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,354,285.08/36,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,503.76

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