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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.13, 51,073.82 and 20,242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.13, 51,073.82 and 20,242.13 is: 27,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.13 : 51,073.82 = 20,242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.13/51,073.82 = 20,242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.13x = 51,073.82 × 20,242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.13x = 1,033,842,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,842,547.46/37,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,934.80

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