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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,994.08, 51,050.88 and 20,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,994.08, 51,050.88 and 20,226 is: 27,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,994.08 : 51,050.88 = 20,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,994.08/51,050.88 = 20,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,994.08x = 51,050.88 × 20,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,994.08x = 1,032,555,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,555,098.88/36,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,911.36

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