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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,961.73, 51,007.20 and 19,965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,961.73, 51,007.20 and 19,965.97 is: 27,553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,961.73 : 51,007.20 = 19,965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,961.73/51,007.20 = 19,965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,961.73x = 51,007.20 × 19,965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,961.73x = 1,018,407,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,407,969.95/36,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.04

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