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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962.47, 51,008.23 and 19,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962.47, 51,008.23 and 19,966.72 is: 27,554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962.47 : 51,008.23 = 19,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962.47/51,008.23 = 19,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962.47x = 51,008.23 × 19,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962.47x = 1,018,467,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,467,046.11/36,962.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,554.09

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