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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.24, 50,997.09 and 21,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.24, 50,997.09 and 21,039.69 is: 29,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.24 : 50,997.09 = 21,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.24/50,997.09 = 21,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.24x = 50,997.09 × 21,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.24x = 1,072,962,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,962,964.50/36,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,034.91

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