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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,963.51, 51,009.66 and 19,967.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,963.51, 51,009.66 and 19,967.75 is: 27,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,963.51 : 51,009.66 = 19,967.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,963.51/51,009.66 = 19,967.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,963.51x = 51,009.66 × 19,967.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,963.51x = 1,018,548,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,548,138.47/36,963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,555.50

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