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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,932.84, 50,966.68 and 21,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,932.84, 50,966.68 and 21,016.96 is: 29,003.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,932.84 : 50,966.68 = 21,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,932.84/50,966.68 = 21,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,932.84x = 50,966.68 × 21,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,932.84x = 1,071,164,674.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,164,674.89/36,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.04

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