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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,011.21, 51,076.67 and 20,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,011.21, 51,076.67 and 20,244.21 is: 27,937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,011.21 : 51,076.67 = 20,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,011.21/51,076.67 = 20,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,011.21x = 51,076.67 × 20,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,011.21x = 1,034,006,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,006,732.36/37,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,937.66

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