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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.93, 49,970.39 and 21,107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.93, 49,970.39 and 21,107.05 is: 29,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.93 : 49,970.39 = 21,107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.93/49,970.39 = 21,107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.93x = 49,970.39 × 21,107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.93x = 1,054,727,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,727,289.79/36,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,126.52

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