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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,965.13, 51,011.82 and 19,969.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,965.13, 51,011.82 and 19,969.33 is: 27,557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,965.13 : 51,011.82 = 19,969.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,965.13/51,011.82 = 19,969.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,965.13x = 51,011.82 × 19,969.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,965.13x = 1,018,671,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,671,635.96/36,965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,557.63

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