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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.64, 51,009.24 and 21,048.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.64, 51,009.24 and 21,048.88 is: 29,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.64 : 51,009.24 = 21,048.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.64/51,009.24 = 21,048.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.64x = 51,009.24 × 21,048.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.64x = 1,073,687,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,687,371.65/36,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,044.77

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