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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,566.70, 50,467.05 and 21,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,566.70, 50,467.05 and 21,044 is: 29,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,566.70 : 50,467.05 = 21,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,566.70/50,467.05 = 21,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,566.70x = 50,467.05 × 21,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,566.70x = 1,062,028,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,028,600.20/36,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,043.60

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