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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.36, 51,050.94 and 22,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.36, 51,050.94 and 22,848.44 is: 31,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.36 : 51,050.94 = 22,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.36/51,050.94 = 22,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.36x = 51,050.94 × 22,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.36x = 1,166,434,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,434,339.53/36,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,529.21

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