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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.52, 51,008.16 and 23,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.52, 51,008.16 and 23,545.58 is: 32,467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.52 : 51,008.16 = 23,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.52/51,008.16 = 23,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.52x = 51,008.16 × 23,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.52x = 1,201,016,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,016,711.93/36,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,467.35

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