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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.75, 51,055.52 and 20,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.75, 51,055.52 and 20,229.75 is: 27,917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.75 : 51,055.52 = 20,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.75/51,055.52 = 20,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.75x = 51,055.52 × 20,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.75x = 1,032,840,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,840,304.57/36,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,917.06

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