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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,994, 51,051.72 and 20,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,994, 51,051.72 and 20,227 is: 27,913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,994 : 51,051.72 = 20,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,994/51,051.72 = 20,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,994x = 51,051.72 × 20,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,994x = 1,032,623,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,623,140.44/36,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,913.26

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