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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.54, 51,013.81 and 20,199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.54, 51,013.81 and 20,199.54 is: 27,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.54 : 51,013.81 = 20,199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.54/51,013.81 = 20,199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.54x = 51,013.81 × 20,199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.54x = 1,030,455,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,455,495.65/36,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,875.36

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