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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.91, 51,029.51 and 20,210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.91, 51,029.51 and 20,210.91 is: 27,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.91 : 51,029.51 = 20,210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.91/51,029.51 = 20,210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.91x = 51,029.51 × 20,210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.91x = 1,031,352,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,352,732.90/36,977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,891.05

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