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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,988.76, 51,044.48 and 20,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,988.76, 51,044.48 and 20,221.76 is: 27,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,988.76 : 51,044.48 = 20,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,988.76/51,044.48 = 20,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,988.76x = 51,044.48 × 20,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,988.76x = 1,032,209,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,209,223.88/36,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,906.02

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