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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,997.26, 51,041.82 and 23,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,997.26, 51,041.82 and 23,566.08 is: 32,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,997.26 : 51,041.82 = 23,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,997.26/51,041.82 = 23,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,997.26x = 51,041.82 × 23,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,997.26x = 1,202,855,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,855,613.47/36,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,512.02

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