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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.62, 51,068.09 and 20,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.62, 51,068.09 and 20,239.26 is: 27,929.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.62 : 51,068.09 = 20,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.62/51,068.09 = 20,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.62x = 51,068.09 × 20,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.62x = 1,033,580,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,580,351.21/37,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,929.61

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