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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962.76, 51,008.62 and 19,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962.76, 51,008.62 and 19,967 is: 27,554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962.76 : 51,008.62 = 19,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962.76/51,008.62 = 19,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962.76x = 51,008.62 × 19,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962.76x = 1,018,489,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,489,115.54/36,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,554.47

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