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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,967.84, 51,009.72 and 21,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,967.84, 51,009.72 and 21,052.60 is: 29,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,967.84 : 51,009.72 = 21,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,967.84/51,009.72 = 21,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,967.84x = 51,009.72 × 21,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,967.84x = 1,073,887,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,887,231.27/36,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.23

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