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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,013.21, 51,079.43 and 20,246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,013.21, 51,079.43 and 20,246.21 is: 27,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,013.21 : 51,079.43 = 20,246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,013.21/51,079.43 = 20,246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,013.21x = 51,079.43 × 20,246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,013.21x = 1,034,164,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,164,866.46/37,013.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,940.43

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