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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.64, 51,069.36 and 20,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.64, 51,069.36 and 20,239.68 is: 27,930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.64 : 51,069.36 = 20,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.64/51,069.36 = 20,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.64x = 51,069.36 × 20,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.64x = 1,033,627,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,627,504.20/37,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,930.87

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