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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.16, 51,028.48 and 20,210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.16, 51,028.48 and 20,210.16 is: 27,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.16 : 51,028.48 = 20,210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.16/51,028.48 = 20,210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.16x = 51,028.48 × 20,210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.16x = 1,031,293,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,293,694.83/36,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,890.02

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