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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,164.74, 49,912.08 and 21,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,164.74, 49,912.08 and 21,057.66 is: 29,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,164.74 : 49,912.08 = 21,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,164.74/49,912.08 = 21,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,164.74x = 49,912.08 × 21,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,164.74x = 1,051,031,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,031,610.53/36,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,062.33

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