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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,967.80, 51,009.99 and 20,835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,967.80, 51,009.99 and 20,835.66 is: 28,750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,967.80 : 51,009.99 = 20,835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,967.80/51,009.99 = 20,835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,967.80x = 51,009.99 × 20,835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,967.80x = 1,062,826,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,826,808.24/36,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,750.07

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