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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,975.92, 51,019.67 and 21,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,975.92, 51,019.67 and 21,060.02 is: 29,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,975.92 : 51,019.67 = 21,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,975.92/51,019.67 = 21,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,975.92x = 51,019.67 × 21,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,975.92x = 1,074,474,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,474,910.19/36,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,058.78

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