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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,932.37, 50,966.73 and 21,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,932.37, 50,966.73 and 21,016.95 is: 29,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,932.37 : 50,966.73 = 21,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,932.37/50,966.73 = 21,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,932.37x = 50,966.73 × 21,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,932.37x = 1,071,165,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,165,216.07/36,932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.42

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