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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,961.62, 51,007.02 and 19,965.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,961.62, 51,007.02 and 19,965.88 is: 27,552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,961.62 : 51,007.02 = 19,965.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,961.62/51,007.02 = 19,965.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,961.62x = 51,007.02 × 19,965.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,961.62x = 1,018,400,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,400,040.48/36,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,552.91

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