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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.15, 51,048.01 and 19,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.15, 51,048.01 and 19,995.34 is: 27,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.15 : 51,048.01 = 19,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.15/51,048.01 = 19,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.15x = 51,048.01 × 19,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.15x = 1,020,722,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,722,196.89/36,991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,593.69

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