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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.08, 51,057.72 and 22,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.08, 51,057.72 and 22,655.84 is: 31,266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.08 : 51,057.72 = 22,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.08/51,057.72 = 22,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.08x = 51,057.72 × 22,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.08x = 1,156,755,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,755,535.08/36,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,266.98

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