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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,961.70, 51,007.16 and 19,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,961.70, 51,007.16 and 19,965.94 is: 27,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,961.70 : 51,007.16 = 19,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,961.70/51,007.16 = 19,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,961.70x = 51,007.16 × 19,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,961.70x = 1,018,405,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,405,541.26/36,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.00

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