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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962.26, 51,007.93 and 19,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962.26, 51,007.93 and 19,966.50 is: 27,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962.26 : 51,007.93 = 19,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962.26/51,007.93 = 19,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962.26x = 51,007.93 × 19,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962.26x = 1,018,449,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,449,834.35/36,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.78

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