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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,947.91, 50,988.12 and 20,180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,947.91, 50,988.12 and 20,180.91 is: 27,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,947.91 : 50,988.12 = 20,180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,947.91/50,988.12 = 20,180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,947.91x = 50,988.12 × 20,180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,947.91x = 1,028,986,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,986,660.79/36,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,849.66

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