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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.19, 51,017.10 and 21,863.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.19, 51,017.10 and 21,863.74 is: 30,174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.19 : 51,017.10 = 21,863.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.19/51,017.10 = 21,863.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.19x = 51,017.10 × 21,863.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.19x = 1,115,424,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,424,609.95/36,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,174.18

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