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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,999.50, 51,059.24 and 20,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,999.50, 51,059.24 and 20,003.76 is: 27,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,999.50 : 51,059.24 = 20,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,999.50/51,059.24 = 20,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,999.50x = 51,059.24 × 20,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,999.50x = 1,021,376,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,376,782.74/36,999.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,605.15

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