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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,955.72, 50,991.34 and 21,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,955.72, 50,991.34 and 21,035.98 is: 29,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,955.72 : 50,991.34 = 21,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,955.72/50,991.34 = 21,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,955.72x = 50,991.34 × 21,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,955.72x = 1,072,652,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,652,448.28/36,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,025.35

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