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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.36, 51,073.32 and 20,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.36, 51,073.32 and 20,242 is: 27,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.36 : 51,073.32 = 20,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.36/51,073.32 = 20,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.36x = 51,073.32 × 20,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.36x = 1,033,826,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,826,143.44/37,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,934.18

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