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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.37, 50,997.08 and 21,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.37, 50,997.08 and 21,038.82 is: 29,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.37 : 50,997.08 = 21,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.37/50,997.08 = 21,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.37x = 50,997.08 × 21,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.37x = 1,072,918,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,918,360.35/36,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,033.60

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