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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.19, 51,069.76 and 20,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.19, 51,069.76 and 20,239.19 is: 27,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.19 : 51,069.76 = 20,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.19/51,069.76 = 20,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.19x = 51,069.76 × 20,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.19x = 1,033,610,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,610,347.02/37,006.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,930.74

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