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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,998.08, 51,056.40 and 20,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,998.08, 51,056.40 and 20,230 is: 27,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,998.08 : 51,056.40 = 20,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,998.08/51,056.40 = 20,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,998.08x = 51,056.40 × 20,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,998.08x = 1,032,870,972
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,870,972/36,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,916.88

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