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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,934.63, 50,969.92 and 20,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,934.63, 50,969.92 and 20,167.63 is: 27,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,934.63 : 50,969.92 = 20,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,934.63/50,969.92 = 20,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,934.63x = 50,969.92 × 20,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,934.63x = 1,027,942,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,942,487.69/36,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,831.40

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