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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,963.94, 51,010.21 and 20,196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,963.94, 51,010.21 and 20,196.94 is: 27,871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,963.94 : 51,010.21 = 20,196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,963.94/51,010.21 = 20,196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,963.94x = 51,010.21 × 20,196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,963.94x = 1,030,250,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,250,150.76/36,963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,871.76

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