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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,653.67, 54,996.91 and 21,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,653.67, 54,996.91 and 21,071.30 is: 31,616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,653.67 : 54,996.91 = 21,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,653.67/54,996.91 = 21,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,653.67x = 54,996.91 × 21,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,653.67x = 1,158,856,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,856,062.02/36,653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,616.37

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