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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.13, 51,013.20 and 19,970.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.13, 51,013.20 and 19,970.33 is: 27,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.13 : 51,013.20 = 19,970.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.13/51,013.20 = 19,970.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.13x = 51,013.20 × 19,970.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.13x = 1,018,750,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,750,438.36/36,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,559.02

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