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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.54, 51,059.57 and 29,097.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.54, 51,059.57 and 29,097.63 is: 40,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.54 : 51,059.57 = 29,097.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.54/51,059.57 = 29,097.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.54x = 51,059.57 × 29,097.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.54x = 1,485,712,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,712,330.33/36,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,159.23

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