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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.48, 51,040.80 and 23,565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.48, 51,040.80 and 23,565.33 is: 32,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.48 : 51,040.80 = 23,565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.48/51,040.80 = 23,565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.48x = 51,040.80 × 23,565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.48x = 1,202,793,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,793,295.46/36,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,511.02

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