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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,978.16, 51,029.86 and 20,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,978.16, 51,029.86 and 20,211.16 is: 27,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,978.16 : 51,029.86 = 20,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,978.16/51,029.86 = 20,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,978.16x = 51,029.86 × 20,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,978.16x = 1,031,372,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,372,665.24/36,978.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,891.40

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