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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.84, 51,048.99 and 21,881.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.84, 51,048.99 and 21,881.97 is: 30,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.84 : 51,048.99 = 21,881.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.84/51,048.99 = 21,881.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.84x = 51,048.99 × 21,881.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.84x = 1,117,052,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,052,467.71/36,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,193.19

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