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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.49, 51,014.25 and 21,051.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.49, 51,014.25 and 21,051.01 is: 29,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.49 : 51,014.25 = 21,051.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.49/51,014.25 = 21,051.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.49x = 51,014.25 × 21,051.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.49x = 1,073,901,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,901,486.89/36,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,050.68

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