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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,975, 51,026.76 and 20,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,975, 51,026.76 and 20,209.08 is: 27,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,975 : 51,026.76 = 20,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,975/51,026.76 = 20,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,975x = 51,026.76 × 20,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,975x = 1,031,203,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,203,874.98/36,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,889.22

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