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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,959.59, 50,996.68 and 21,039.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,959.59, 50,996.68 and 21,039.85 is: 29,030.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,959.59 : 50,996.68 = 21,039.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,959.59/50,996.68 = 21,039.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,959.59x = 50,996.68 × 21,039.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,959.59x = 1,072,962,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,962,497.70/36,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,030.69

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