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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.76, 51,014.16 and 20,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.76, 51,014.16 and 20,199.76 is: 27,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.76 : 51,014.16 = 20,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.76/51,014.16 = 20,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.76x = 51,014.16 × 20,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.76x = 1,030,473,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,473,788.60/36,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,875.69

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