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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.72, 51,092.76 and 23,574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.72, 51,092.76 and 23,574.20 is: 32,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.72 : 51,092.76 = 23,574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.72/51,092.76 = 23,574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.72x = 51,092.76 × 23,574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.72x = 1,204,470,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,470,942.79/36,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,556.15

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