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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.72, 51,014.07 and 20,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.72, 51,014.07 and 20,199.72 is: 27,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.72 : 51,014.07 = 20,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.72/51,014.07 = 20,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.72x = 51,014.07 × 20,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.72x = 1,030,469,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,469,930.06/36,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,875.61

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