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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.70, 51,013.99 and 21,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.70, 51,013.99 and 21,051.16 is: 29,050.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.70 : 51,013.99 = 21,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.70/51,013.99 = 21,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.70x = 51,013.99 × 21,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.70x = 1,073,903,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,903,410.66/36,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,050.56

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