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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.66, 51,051.44 and 23,367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.66, 51,051.44 and 23,367.82 is: 32,245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.66 : 51,051.44 = 23,367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.66/51,051.44 = 23,367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.66x = 51,051.44 × 23,367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.66x = 1,192,960,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,960,860.66/36,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,245.97

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