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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,711.27, 50,652.84 and 21,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,711.27, 50,652.84 and 21,604.59 is: 29,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,711.27 : 50,652.84 = 21,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,711.27/50,652.84 = 21,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,711.27x = 50,652.84 × 21,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,711.27x = 1,094,333,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,333,840.54/36,711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,809.21

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