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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.32, 50,996.94 and 21,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.32, 50,996.94 and 21,038.72 is: 29,033.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.32 : 50,996.94 = 21,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.32/50,996.94 = 21,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.32x = 50,996.94 × 21,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.32x = 1,072,910,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,910,086.53/36,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,033.42

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