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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,180.69, 49,929.50 and 21,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,180.69, 49,929.50 and 21,083.71 is: 29,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,180.69 : 49,929.50 = 21,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,180.69/49,929.50 = 21,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,180.69x = 49,929.50 × 21,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,180.69x = 1,052,699,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,699,098.45/36,180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,095.61

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