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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.64, 51,055.44 and 22,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.64, 51,055.44 and 22,846.24 is: 31,527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.64 : 51,055.44 = 22,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.64/51,055.44 = 22,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.64x = 51,055.44 × 22,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.64x = 1,166,424,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,424,835.55/36,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,527.86

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