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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,004.97, 51,066.74 and 20,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,004.97, 51,066.74 and 20,009.09 is: 27,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,004.97 : 51,066.74 = 20,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,004.97/51,066.74 = 20,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,004.97x = 51,066.74 × 20,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,004.97x = 1,021,798,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,798,996.67/37,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,612.48

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