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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.56, 51,035.76 and 22,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.56, 51,035.76 and 22,658.16 is: 31,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.56 : 51,035.76 = 22,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.56/51,035.76 = 22,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.56x = 51,035.76 × 22,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.56x = 1,156,376,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,376,415.80/36,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,260.55

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