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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,932.76, 50,960.44 and 21,827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,932.76, 50,960.44 and 21,827.88 is: 30,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,932.76 : 50,960.44 = 21,827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,932.76/50,960.44 = 21,827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,932.76x = 50,960.44 × 21,827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,932.76x = 1,112,358,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,358,369.07/36,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,118.47

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