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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,997.70, 51,056.92 and 23,566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,997.70, 51,056.92 and 23,566.07 is: 32,521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,997.70 : 51,056.92 = 23,566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,997.70/51,056.92 = 23,566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,997.70x = 51,056.92 × 23,566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,997.70x = 1,203,210,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,210,950.70/36,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,521.24

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