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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.67, 51,013.94 and 21,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.67, 51,013.94 and 21,051.12 is: 29,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.67 : 51,013.94 = 21,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.67/51,013.94 = 21,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.67x = 51,013.94 × 21,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.67x = 1,073,900,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,900,572.61/36,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,050.51

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