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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,961.76, 51,007.24 and 19,966.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,961.76, 51,007.24 and 19,966.00 is: 27,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,961.76 : 51,007.24 = 19,966.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,961.76/51,007.24 = 19,966.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,961.76x = 51,007.24 × 19,966.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,961.76x = 1,018,410,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,410,546.92/36,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.09

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