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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.72, 51,396.26 and 36,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.72, 51,396.26 and 36,649.84 is: 50,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.72 : 51,396.26 = 36,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.72/51,396.26 = 36,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.72x = 51,396.26 × 36,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.72x = 1,883,664,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,664,705.60/36,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,915.75

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