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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,958.82, 51,003.14 and 20,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,958.82, 51,003.14 and 20,191.82 is: 27,864.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,958.82 : 51,003.14 = 20,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,958.82/51,003.14 = 20,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,958.82x = 51,003.14 × 20,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,958.82x = 1,029,845,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,845,866.34/36,958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,864.69

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