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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,993.88, 51,051.74 and 20,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,993.88, 51,051.74 and 20,226.88 is: 27,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,993.88 : 51,051.74 = 20,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,993.88/51,051.74 = 20,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,993.88x = 51,051.74 × 20,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,993.88x = 1,032,617,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,617,418.77/36,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,913.20

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