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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,994.51, 51,052.35 and 19,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,994.51, 51,052.35 and 19,998.76 is: 27,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,994.51 : 51,052.35 = 19,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,994.51/51,052.35 = 19,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,994.51x = 51,052.35 × 19,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,994.51x = 1,020,983,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,983,625.68/36,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.25

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