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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962.61, 51,008.43 and 19,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962.61, 51,008.43 and 19,966.86 is: 27,554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962.61 : 51,008.43 = 19,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962.61/51,008.43 = 19,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962.61x = 51,008.43 × 19,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962.61x = 1,018,478,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,478,180.63/36,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,554.28

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