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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.11, 51,050.59 and 22,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.11, 51,050.59 and 22,848.19 is: 31,528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.11 : 51,050.59 = 22,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.11/51,050.59 = 22,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.11x = 51,050.59 × 22,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.11x = 1,166,413,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,413,579.93/36,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,528.86

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