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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,946.64, 50,986.43 and 21,031.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,946.64, 50,986.43 and 21,031.09 is: 29,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,946.64 : 50,986.43 = 21,031.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,946.64/50,986.43 = 21,031.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,946.64x = 50,986.43 × 21,031.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,946.64x = 1,072,300,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,300,156.69/36,946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,022.94

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