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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.84, 50,997.73 and 21,039.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.84, 50,997.73 and 21,039.29 is: 29,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.84 : 50,997.73 = 21,039.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.84/50,997.73 = 21,039.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.84x = 50,997.73 × 21,039.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.84x = 1,072,955,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,955,925.62/36,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,034.25

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