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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,982.23, 51,035.46 and 20,215.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,982.23, 51,035.46 and 20,215.23 is: 27,897.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,982.23 : 51,035.46 = 20,215.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,982.23/51,035.46 = 20,215.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,982.23x = 51,035.46 × 20,215.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,982.23x = 1,031,693,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,693,562.06/36,982.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,897.01

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