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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,932.62, 50,980.14 and 21,825.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,932.62, 50,980.14 and 21,825.34 is: 30,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,932.62 : 50,980.14 = 21,825.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,932.62/50,980.14 = 21,825.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,932.62x = 50,980.14 × 21,825.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,932.62x = 1,112,658,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,658,888.75/36,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,126.73

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