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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.11, 51,051.97 and 22,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.11, 51,051.97 and 22,849.19 is: 31,530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.11 : 51,051.97 = 22,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.11/51,051.97 = 22,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.11x = 51,051.97 × 22,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.11x = 1,166,496,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,496,162.40/36,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,530.24

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